www.sare.org publications a-whole-farm-approach-to-managing-pests part-one-an-ecological-approach-to-pest-management Part One: An Ecological Approach to Pest Management ...becoming aware of these risks to their operations, human health and the environment, and are turning instead to ecological pest management strategies for solutions. Ecological strategies treat the farm like...
www.sare.org publications a-whole-farm-approach-to-managing-pests beyond-pest-management Beyond Pest Management Aphids on sugar snap peas. Photo by Candace Pollock-Moore, Southern SARE The strategies outlined in this publication focus on pest management, but their benefits do not stop there. Taken together,...
www.sare.org publications a-whole-farm-approach-to-managing-pests part-two-applying-ecological-principles-to-the-farm Part Two: Applying Ecological Principles to the Farm Diverse crop rotations are a critical pest management tool, especially for organic producers. Photo by Deb Heleba, Northeast SARE The goal of ecological management is to reduce pest abundance to...
www.sare.org publications a-whole-farm-approach-to-managing-pests introduction Introduction ...management to produce healthy crops and keep pest insects, weeds and diseases at bay. Ecological pest management is part of a holistic approach to farming, with benefits that go beyond...
www.sare.org publications a-whole-farm-approach-to-managing-pests additional-resources-2 Additional Resources ...using compressed air and abrasive grit applicators to manage weeds. ATTRA’s Pest Management Database—The ATTRA website features publications on insect, weed, disease and vertebrate management. Use their online pest management tool...
www.sare.org publications a-whole-farm-approach-to-managing-pests taking-stock-the-basics-of-crop-scouting Taking Stock: The Basics of Crop Scouting Be sure to sample all areas of the field when monitoring pests. A ziz-zag pattern can help you do this. The first step in any pest management plan is to...
www.sare.org publications a-whole-farm-approach-to-managing-pests the-natural-defenses-of-healthy-crops Sidebar: The Natural Defenses of Healthy Crops ...resources it needs to grow vigorously and respond to stresses from insects, diseases, weeds and harsh weather. Soil management practices such as crop rotation, cover crops, reduced tillage and application...