Integrated Pest Management in the Department of Entomology

Entomology Integrated Pest Management Links

Virginia Alfalfa IPM Source -- Website dedicated to addressing IPM needs and questions regarding insect pests of alfalfa.

The Virginia Fruit Page -- General information on various fruits grown in Virginia with fruit IPM and weather information along with detailed information on each fruit.

Common Insect and Mite Pests of Christmas Trees -- Contains scouting calenders and guidelines for common Christmas tree pests.

Tree Fruit Pest Management -- Contains management recommendations for apple and peach pests as well as a gallery of images.

Virginia Agricultural Pest Advisory -- Weekly Electronic Advisories from IPM Specialists relating to row and vegetable crops.

Forest Entomology -- Hemlock Wooly Adelgid IPM

Database of Sampling Methods for Pests of Forests and Shade Trees in North America -- Website that provides procedures used to evaluate infestation levels and make informed decisions concerning control tactics.

Slow the Spread of the Gypsy Moth Project -- Official site of the group dedicated to using IPM strategies in order to reduce the rate of gypsy moth spread into uninfested areas.

Southern Corn Rootworm Advisory -- Website containing a calculator to estimate field risk to southern corn rootworm.

Insect Pest Management in Virginia Cotton, Peanut, and Soybean--2005 -- An annual "book" that summarizes the research results of the Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center

Soybean aphid, stink bug, and soybean looper research--2005 -- 43 slides (filesize=7.5 MB) of 2005-2006 winter soybean production meetings.

Speed scouting for soybean aphid -- A 10-minute audiovisual Breeze presentation that explains how to scout for soybean aphid.

Insect Control Recommendations for Cotton -- Cotton insect management recommendations are available at this site.

Insect Control Recommendations for Peanut -- Peanut insect management recommendations are available at this site.

Corn Earworm Threshold -- This site allows you to calculate the economic injury level in soybean from corn earworm.

Cereal Leaf Beetle -- Information on the Cereal Leaf Beetle is located at this site.

Aphids in Virginia Small Grains -- Up-to-date information on aphids found in Virginia's small grains crops is found here.

Virginia Pest Management Guide -- Pest management recommendations for field crops.

Southern Pine Beetle Control Center -- A clearinghouse for southern pine beetle information, control strategies, research, and other ongoing activities.

Verbenone Suppression Tactic -- An outline workshop on the Verbenone Suppression Tactic.

The IR-4 Project -- Information about the National IR-4 Project in Virginia

The Virginia Component of the Southern IPM Center -- Center actively involved in collection, analysis, reporting, and distribution of data on the use of pesticides in Virginia.

Pesticide Safety Education -- A statewide educational program dedicated to protecting the environment and public health from improper use of pesticides.