Check out these resources for insect management strategies, studies being conducted, and learn more on reducing insect problems.
Resource Guide for Organic Insect and Disease Management. This manual is from Cornel University and focuses on brassicas (cabbage, broccoli), cucurbits, lettuces, solanaceous crops (peppers, tomatoes) as well as information on 13 products that are allowed by the National Organic Program to facilitate pest management.
Michigan State University offers an Integrated Pest Management site that provides information on:
This Little Piggy Eats Insects by David Epstein: a PowerPoint Presentation on a study of insect management in apple orchards with pigs.
Videos:
Landscape Perspective on Biological Control by Megan Woltz: a PowerPoint on using natural enemies to keep unwanted pest populations low.
Trap Crops and Row Covers as Management Tools for Cucumber Beetle by Vicki Morrone: view management strategies for the Cucumber Beetle
Culture and Cultivars For The Gardener, Bedding Plant Grower, Garden Center Supplier, and Direct Marketer: Growing Leafy Vegetables Page 5.
This publication discusses the characteristics of different lettuce, spinach, turnip, mustard greens, endive, and other leafy vegetable varieties that can be grown in Pennsylvania. It includes information on cultural practices, harvesting, weeds, disease and insect identification and control, and more.
Entomological Notes: Pests of Vegetables This listing provides key insects pests for sweet corn, tomoto, pepper, eggplant, beans ect...
Integrated Pest Management(IPA):Michigan State Sustainable Ag and Food Systems This website contains information on managing pests, weather information, publications and trainings, organization inks, and special IPA projects.