of documentation of practices A. Pre-season: 1) Maintain a 1 month crop-free, weed free period. 2) Disinfect structure (all surfaces). 3) Discard or steam sterilize growing medium used for crop production. 4) Disinfect irrigation system. B. Transplant Production: 1...
) Purchase hot water treated seed. 2) Use new or steam sterilized growing medium for transplant production. 3) Where market allows choose most disease resistant variety(ies). 4) Grow transplants in separate greenhouse from other crops. � Points 10 10 10 5...

) Utilize green or animal manure in year before planting to increase organic matter. B. Planting N 1) Use only crowns which are certified free of Fusarium. N 2) Plant to a depth of 8 inches on sandy soils; 4-6 inches on heavier soils. H M H   H   H H M   H...
and Forecasting N,E 1) Scout several times a week for insects and foliar diseases during spear production (asparagus beetle, cutworms, slugs). Scout weekly during fern production (asparagus beetle, purple spot, rust) N,E 2) Use available thresholds for diseases...

of cattle. Insect and mite pest activity results in lowered milk production levels and reduced feed conversion efficiency. It exposes cattle to pathogenic microorganisms and causes blood loss and hide damage. It can lead to public health–public nuisance...
concerns. Moreover, insect and mite pest pressure can add to stresses on young replacement animals, delaying their entry into production and adversely affecting lifelong production performance. As herd sizes increase on modern farms, pest pressures often...

Flies, beetles, and mites are often a major concern for commercial poultry operations in the northeastern United States. The high-density, confined housing systems used in poultry production create conditions that favor the development of manure...

blight,, black mold and Botrytis neck rot. 3) Do not plant deeper than 1/4 inch to avoid smut unless soil is very dry. 4) If using transplants make sure they are free of pink root, damping off organisms and downy mildew or virus diseases. C. Nutrient...
) Chose effective labeled pesticides with the least environmental and beneficial organism impact (EIQ). 8) Calibrate sprayer at least once per season 9) Keep complete records of soil tests, fertilizer applications, cultural practices, weed maps, scouting...

. Several application methods are available. Insecticides must be used properly to achieve satisfactory control of lice. Many louse-control products require two treatments, 10 to 14 days apart. The second treatment is essential to kill newly hatched lice...
, and other moist, warm decaying organic matter. Adult house flies are about 1/4 inch long and mostly dull gray in color, with four black stripes on the thorax (Figure 2). Their mouthparts are spongelike and are used for ingesting liquid foods. Each female can...

—GENERAL Sheep and goats are hosts to several important arthropod pests. Failure to control these pests may result in loss of wool, reduced weight gains, reduced milk production, and even death in young lambs. An understanding of the life history and habits...
, decaying silage, spilled feed, bedding, and other moist, warm decaying organic matter. Adult house flies are about 1/4 inch long and mostly dull gray in color, with four black stripes on the thorax (Figure 4). Their mouthparts are spongelike and are used...

maggot (risk factors include early plantings in cold soil and recently incorporated cover crops or other decomposing organic matter, Stewart’s wilt(moderate or severe forecast) or history of garden symphylans). 4) (Optional) Test the use of banded...
for Monitoring Lepidopterous Insect Pests of Sweet Corn. Sweet Corn Insect Pest Fact Sheet 102GFS795.00. Integrated Crop and Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Vegetable Production. A Method to Measure the Environmental Impact of Pesticides. 1992. New York...

. 4) If staking, disinfect stakes re-used from previous seasons. 5) Mulch (organic or plastic) for weed and disease management. 6) Bonus: Transplant into a killed cover crop. (If using leguminous cover add 5 points) D. Pest management 1) Calibrate...
these IPM elements can be found in the following publications: Integrated Crop and Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Vegetable Production. A Method to Measure the Environmental Impact of Pesticides. 1992. New York Food and Life Sciences Bulletin...

before planting. Test leaving out planter box insecticide for seed corn maggot treatment for fields where cover crops have not been used and organic matter is not high. 100% B. PLANTING   1) Select seed treated with insecticide...
publications: Snap Bean Pest Management, IPM Manual No. 105c, 1998 Integrated Crop and Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Vegetable Production. A Method to Measure the Environmental Impact of Pesticides. 1992. New York Food and Life Sciences Bulletin...