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Pest Management

Common Natural Enemies
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Common Natural Enemies

The use of natural enemies to suppress or prevent insect pest outbreaks is termed biological control. This resource covers natural enemies used in controlling insect pests, and proper identification and understanding of ...

Control of Canada Thistle in CRP and Other Noncrop Acreage
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Control of Canada Thistle in CRP and Other Noncrop Acreage

This publication helps land managers effectively deal with Canada thistle problems in conservation plantings....

Japanese Chaff Flower
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Japanese Chaff Flower

This four-page fact sheet in the Invasive Plant Series provides information on identifying and controlling this troublesome perennial herb. The publication, produced in partnership with the Southern Indiana Cooperative W...

Living with Insects Blog
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Living with Insects Blog

The author uses this blog in conjunction with a class as a forum for exploring all subjects touching upon insects and arthropods. Comments are encouraged, but moderated, to encourage a thoughtful community. The author, J...

Mile-a-minute Vine
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Mile-a-minute Vine

This four-page fact sheet in the Invasive Plant Series provides information on identifying and controlling this fast-growing vine within the buckwheat family. The publication, produced in partnership with Southern Indian...

Parasitic Wasps
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Parasitic Wasps

This publication provides a description of parasitic wasps. Parasitic wasps are beneficial insects commonly found in grain/food storages. The publication provides facts about the biology, behavior and food preferences of...

Q&A's About Pheromones & Controlling Gypsy Moth
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Q&A's About Pheromones & Controlling Gypsy Moth

This publication answers frequently asked questions about pheromones and controlling gypsy moth including: What is gypsy moth pheromone, How is the pheromone used to slow the progress of the gypsy moth, How is the gypsy ...

Q&A's About Using BtK to Control Gypsy Moth
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Q&A's About Using BtK to Control Gypsy Moth

Answers frequently asked questions about using BtK to control gypsy moth and lists other sources of information....