Increasing use of Biocontrol in NYS Greenhouses with a Producer-based Biocontrol Mentoring Network

dc.contributor.author	Lamb, E.
dc.contributor.author	Eshenaur, B.
dc.date.accessioned	2016-03-14T19:53:08Z
dc.date.available	2016-03-14T19:53:08Z
dc.date.issued	2009
dc.description.abstract	There is a low adoption of biocontrol for pest management in NYS greenhouses although it has been used successfully elsewhere for years. Because lack of experience is a deterrent for adoption, a project to encourage grower-to-grower training and discussion on biocontrol was initiated, funded by NYFVI. Initial activities included a tour of Canadian greenhouses using biocontrol in 2007 and a series of 6 on-farm grower discussions held around the state in 2008. Based on evaluations from the 2008 programs, 8 additional programs were held in 2009 to give growers hands-on experience with the most common biocontrol organisms used to control common greenhouse insects. Preliminary results indicate that there was an increase in knowledge on the types of beneficials used in greenhouses, which are used to control specific pests, and how to determine if they are viable.
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/1813/42925
dc.language.iso	en_US
dc.publisher	New York State IPM Program
dc.subject	Agricultural IPM
dc.subject	Ornamentals
dc.subject	Greenhouse
dc.subject	Biocontrol
dc.title	Increasing use of Biocontrol in NYS Greenhouses with a Producer-based Biocontrol Mentoring Network
dc.type	report

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