Some Selected Resources on Insects, Mites and Biological Controls for Greenhouse Ornamentals

By Leanne Pundt, Extension Educator, UConn Extension

2020

Cloyd, R. A. 2016. Greenhouse pest management. CRC Press. 198 pp.

Cranshaw, W and D. Shetlar. 2018. Garden Insects of North America: The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Bugs. Princeton University Press. 2nd edition. 704 pp.

Dreistadt, S. H. 2001. Integrated pest management for floriculture and nurseries. University of California, Statewide Integrated Pest Management Project, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Publication 3402. 422. pp.

Gill, S. and J. Sanderson. 1998. Ball identification guide to greenhouse pests and beneficials. Ball Publishing, Batavia, IL. 244 pp.

Gill, S., R. A. Cloyd, J. R. Baker, D. L. Clement, and E. Dutky. 2006. Pests & diseases of herbaceous perennials: The biological approach. Ball Publishing, Batavia, IL. 2nd edition. 422 pp.

Grower Guide: Quality Assurance of Biocontrol Products. Compiled by Rose Buitenhuis, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, 2014. Available at: https://www.vinelandresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/GrowerGuide.pdf

Flint, M.L. and S. H. Dreistadt. 1998. Natural Enemies Handbook: The Illustrated Guide to Biological Pest Control. Statewide IPM Project – University of California. California Press. 160 pp. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/IPMPROJECT/ADS/manual_naturalenemies.html

Gardiner, M., C. DiFonzo, M. Brewer and T. Noma. Identifying Natural Enemies in Crops & Landscapes. Michigan State Extension, online or order a pocket guide: https://www.canr.msu.edu/ipm/biocontrol/

Heinz, K. M., R. G. Van Driesche, and M. P. Parrella [eds.]. 2004. Biocontrol in protected culture. Ball Publishing, Batavia, IL.

Helyer, N., K. Brown and N. D. Cattlin. 2003. A color handbook of biological control in plant protection. Timber Press, Portland, OR.

Van der Ent, S., M. Knapp, J. Kkapwijk, E. Moerman, J. van Schelt, and S. deWeert. 2017. Knowing and recognizing the biology of glasshouse pests and their natural enemies. K. Girard and K. Strooback (Eds). Koppert Biological Systems, The Netherlands. 443 pp.

Greenhouse Scout™ Cornell University (ITunes) Summarizes information on biocontrol of common greenhouse insect pests and an interactive interface for collecting, organizing, and presentation of scouting data, and product application for insect management.

Thomas, C. 2005. Greenhouse IPM with an emphasis on biocontrols. Publication number AGRS-96. Pennsylvania Integrated Pest Management Program, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. Order online at: https://extension.psu.edu/greenhouse-ipm-with-an-emphasis-on-biocontrols

New England Greenhouse Floriculture Guide – A Management Guide for Insects, Diseases, Weeds and Growth Regulators. Available from NEGC https://www.negreenhouse.org/

2019-2020 Guide for Integrated Management of Greenhouse Crops and Herbaceous Ornamentals The Cornell Store
https://www.cornellstore.com/2019-20-Cornell-Guide-for-the-IntegratedManagement-of-Greenhouse-Crops-and -Herbaceous-Ornamentals

 


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