Sustainable Pest Management

Crapemrytle bark scale was first confirmed in Maryland in April 2020 by the Maryland Department of Agriculture. It was later found in Frederick and Carroll Counties. Monitor crape myrtles closely for this pest to limit the spread of the scale insect.

Bean leaf beetles (BLB), C. trifucata, are showing up in snap beans in some areas of the Eastern Shore. This sporadic pest has the potential to cause serious damage to snap beans, soybeans, and other legume crops.

We have detected spotted wing drosophila adults in our traps at the Western Maryland Research and Education Center; therefore, spotted wing drosophila are likely active around the state.

IpM Scouting Tips posted in the Fruit and Vegetable News.

A variety of information on commercial strawberry production including organic production, pest and weed management, frost and freeze prevention, and more.

A variety of information on commercial Bramble production including organic production, pest and weed management, frost and freeze prevention, and more.

A variety of information on commercial blueberry production including organic production, pest and weed management, frost and freeze prevention, and more.

This webpage is the production archives of the Women In Agriculture webinars.

Pesticide Training, Exams, and Recertification Meetings

IPM Threshold Guide for Agronomic Field Crops