Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Archives - Alabama Cooperative Extension System

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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Old man's hands holding a crate full of fresh and raw vegetables-carrot, tomato, turnib, parsley, dill and lettuce. Field with lettuce plants on background.

Organic Insecticide Rotations and Tank-mixes for Vegetable Crops

Implement these organic prevention and control strategies to reduce pest populations in your vegetable crops. Whether you a...
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Practical Tips for the Use of Biological Control Agents for Pest Management

Many field crop and greenhouse vegetable producers inquire about the best use of natural enemies and commercial biological control agents. B...
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The Organic Vegetable IPM Toolkit

The Organic Vegetable IPM Toolkit slide chart, a critical tool for small producers and beginning farmers, provides information about org...
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Integrated Pest Management Guides

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System creates integrated pest management guides for major row crops; small and stored grains; pasture...
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Beginning Farmer Training Events and Programs

The Alabama Beginning Farmer Program has a wide array of resources for all types of farmers. The overall implementation plan involves collab...
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Plastic Mulch for Vegetable Production

The use of plastic polyethylene mulch has become increasingly common in vegetable production in Alabama in the past few decades. Plastic mul...
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Grafting Methods

Several different methods are commonly used for grafting plants. These include cleft grafting, inlay grafting, four-flap grafting, and whip ...
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Greenhouse Vegetables and Ethylene Damage

With the colder temperatures across Alabama, many growers are turning on their heaters for the first time. In about 2 to 3 weeks, we will st...
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Farming in the New Year

As we get started in a new year, resolutions abound and we set our sights on making improvements over the previous year. In conjunction, the...
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