Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Interplanting Ornamentals with Vegetable Crops: A Good or A Bad Idea?

Small farms are diversified farms that grow many crops in a limited space. One commonly-asked question is whether it is advisable to interpl...
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Alabama Pest Report

The Alabama Vegetable IPM program conducts the statewide insect monitoring program as a special service to crop producers. Pest alerts are b...
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A tunnel exclusion system over a vegetable garden

IPM Tips for Transitioning from Summer to Fall Vegetable Crops

The southeastern United States is a hotbed for insect and disease issues in vegetable crops. For those planning to shift to fall or winter c...
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Scouting Techniques For Soil Insect Pests of Peanuts

Scouting for insect pests is a critical component of an integrated pest management (IPM) system. Scouting involves correct identific...
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Operation Grow for Military Veterans

The Operation Grow project, as part of the Alabama Beginning Farmer program, provides special emphasis on the training needs of military...
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Watch Out for Green June Beetle in Fruit Crops

Now is the time for fruit crop producers to scout for adult Green June beetle emergence. These beetles are considered a serious pest and can...
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High tunnels extend the spring, fall and winter growing season in southern climates.

High Tunnel Resources for Pest Exclusion, Construction, and Beneficial Insects

Insect pests are one of the major problems in organic production systems. Crop damage from insect pests can occur via direct feeding or egg-...
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The Squash Bug Menace in Alabama

Characteristics Squash bugs have piercing and sucking mouthparts that they use to feed on cucurbits such as squash or pumpkins. This pests ...
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Hemp field on Auburn University research plot.

Insect and Mite Pests of Outdoor Hemp in Alabama

Effective pest management requires knowing which insects are damage-producing and which are beneficial to crop health. This guide provides c...
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Figure 2. Low-cost insect netting or shade cloth can be used for high tunnel structures

Pest Management in High Tunnel Crop Production

Integrated pest management (IPM) is an economically feasible, environmentally friendly, and socially responsible way of farming. Learn about...
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