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Manage Insects on Your Farm

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Table of Contents

How Ecologically Based Pest Management Works

Principles of Ecologically Based Pest Management

Identification Key to Major Beneficials and Pests

Managing Soils to Minimize Crop Pests

Beneficial Agents on the Farm

Putting it all Together

Designing a Habitat Management Strategy

Fine-Tuning Farm Management to Enhance Specific Beneficials

Enhancing Biota and Improving Soil Health

Strategies for Enhancing Plant Diversity

Rolling Out Your Strategy

Figure 2: Preventive and Reactive Strategies That Enhance Ecological Pest Management

Key Elements of Ecological Pest Management

Farm Feature: Rotation, Rotation, Rotation: Alfalfa, Clover Crops Break Pest Cycles

Universal Principles, Farm-Specific Strategies

Guidelines For Designing Healthy And Pest-Resilient Farming Systems

Ten Indicators of Soil Quality

Ten Indicators of Crop Health

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Manage Insects On Your Farm: A Guide to Ecological Strategies

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Fine Tuning Farm Management to Enhance Specific Beneficials

The principles discussed in this book will lead to a healthier, more diverse farm system overall. As you identify and address specific pest problems, you can fine-tune your farming practices to attract, retain or enhance populations of beneficials for your specific situation. Answer the questions about the specific pest, its needs and habits. Much of this information is still being developed or confirmed by scientists and farmers. Even though answers aren’t always at hand, a body of knowledge that farmers can apply is building.


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