1. Introduction to greenhouse management, Vera Krischik UMN
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2020 Understanding Pesticide Toxicity to Pollinators
Biocontrol Agents & Compatibility, Julie Graesch, BioWorks
Koppert Biological Systems - side effects
Greenhouse & Nursery Insect Pest ID
Biological Controls for the Greenhouse
2. EPA registered insecticides and compatibility with biocontrols, Julie Graesch, Bioworks
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Additional resources:
Biocontrol Agents & Compatibility, Julie Graesch, BioWorks
OHP Insect Manual
OHP Thrips Cocktail Bulletin
OHP Spider Mite Bulletin
OHP Scale Insects Bulletin
Integrated Pest Management and Best Management Practices for Greenhouse, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Sustainable Pest Management in Greenhouses and High Tunnels, 2007. USDA SARE and Cornell University.
Integrated Pest Management in Commercial Greenhouse, 2013. University Oklahoma Extension.
How to manage pests, floriculture and ornamental nurseries University of California Integrated Pest Management Program.
3. Installing bumblebees and implementing pollinator friendly management, Vera Krischik UMN
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Additional resources:
Biobest: bumble bee pollination.
Koppert: Boost your pollination.
Integrated Pest Management and Best Management Practices for Greenhouse, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Sustainable Pest Management in Greenhouses and High Tunnels, 2007. USDA SARE and Cornell University.
Integrated Pest Management in Commercial Greenhouse, 2013. University Oklahoma Extension.
How to manage pests, floriculture and ornamental nurseries University of California Integrated Pest Management Program.
4. Steps in implementing an IPM program, preventative and rescue treatments, Rachel Sporer, Biobest
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Additional resources:
Integrated Pest Management and Best Management Practices for Greenhouse, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Sustainable Pest Management in Greenhouses and High Tunnels, 2007. USDA SARE and Cornell University.
Integrated Pest Management in Commercial Greenhouse, 2013. University Oklahoma Extension.
How to manage pests, floriculture and ornamental nurseries University of California Integrated Pest Management Program.
5. Biofungicides for root disease, Carter Kent, Bioworks
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Additional resources:
Integrated Pest Management and Best Management Practices for Greenhouse, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Sustainable Pest Management in Greenhouses and High Tunnels, 2007. USDA SARE and Cornell University.
Integrated Pest Management in Commercial Greenhouse, 2013. University Oklahoma Extension.
How to manage pests, floriculture and ornamental nurseries University of California Integrated Pest Management Program.
OHP Disease Manual
OHP Downy Mildew Bulletin
OHP Botrytis Bulletin
OHP Pythium Bulletin
OHP Phytophthora Bulletin
6. Scouting and recognizing plant disease symptoms to optimize the timing of biopesticide applications, Carter Kent, Bioworks
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Video
Quiz
Additional resources:
Integrated Pest Management and Best Management Practices for Greenhouse, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Sustainable Pest Management in Greenhouses and High Tunnels, 2007. USDA SARE and Cornell University.
Integrated Pest Management in Commercial Greenhouse, 2013. University Oklahoma Extension.
How to manage pests, floriculture and ornamental nurseries University of California Integrated Pest Management Program.
OHP Disease Manual
OHP Downy Mildew Bulletin
OHP Botrytis Bulletin
OHP Pythium Bulletin
OHP Phytophthora Bulletin
7. Introduction to greenhouse pests, Marissa Schuh, UMN Regional Ext, Farmington, MN
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Video
Quiz
Additional resources:
OHP Insect Manual
OHP Thrips Cocktail Bulletin
OHP Spider Mite Bulletin
OHP Scale Insects Bulletin
Integrated Pest Management and Best Management Practices for Greenhouse, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Sustainable Pest Management in Greenhouses and High Tunnels, 2007. USDA SARE and Cornell University.
Integrated Pest Management in Commercial Greenhouse, 2013. University Oklahoma Extension.
How to manage pests, floriculture and ornamental nurseries University of California Integrated Pest Management Program.
8. Greenhouse, western flower, and chilli thrips and banker plants for Orius: ID, BC, insecticides, and management, Vera Krischik, UMN
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Additional resources:
Thrips management in greenhouse/hoop house/nursery, Vera Krischik, UMN
Reduce pesticide use and water contamination with biocontrols and IPM, Vera Krischik, UMN
OHP Insect Manual
OHP Thrips Cocktail Bulletin
OHP Spider Mite Bulletin
OHP Scale Insects Bulletin
Integrated Pest Management and Best Management Practices for Greenhouse, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Sustainable Pest Management in Greenhouses and High Tunnels, 2007. USDA SARE and Cornell University.
Integrated Pest Management in Commercial Greenhouse, 2013. University Oklahoma Extension.
How to manage pests, floriculture and ornamental nurseries University of California Integrated Pest Management Program.
9. Rome, Italy is beseiged with pine tortoise scale from the US: Scale insects and management, Carrie Deans and Vera Krischik UMN
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Additional resources:
OHP Insect Manual
OHP Scale Insects Bulletin
Integrated Pest Management and Best Management Practices for Greenhouse, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Sustainable Pest Management in Greenhouses and High Tunnels, 2007. USDA SARE and Cornell University.
Integrated Pest Management in Commercial Greenhouse, 2013. University Oklahoma Extension.
How to manage pests, floriculture and ornamental nurseries University of California Integrated Pest Management Program.
10. Management of greenhouse mites, Vera Krischik UMN
PDF Presentation
Video
Quiz
Additional resources:
OHP Insect Manual
OHP Spider Mite Bulletin
Integrated Pest Management and Best Management Practices for Greenhouse, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Sustainable Pest Management in Greenhouses and High Tunnels, 2007. USDA SARE and Cornell University.
Integrated Pest Management in Commercial Greenhouse, 2013. University Oklahoma Extension.
How to manage pests, floriculture and ornamental nurseries University of California Integrated Pest Management Program.
11. Pesticide Storage Practices, Jolene Hendrix, UMN
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Additional resources:
National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual, 2nd Edition, 2014
Category E: Turf And Ornamentals Pesticide Safety Education Manual, 4th Edition 2014
Category A-2: Minnesota Supplement Pesticide Applicator Training Manual, 2nd Edition 2012
All manuals can be purchased online at: https://bookstores.umn.edu/books/pesticide-manuals