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Get the “Bugs” Get the “Bugs” Out Out
Control Insects and Diseases in YourControl Insects and Diseases in Your Vegetable Garden Vegetable GardenPamela B. KingPamela B. King
Extension Agent- Agriculture and Extension Agent- Agriculture and Natural ResourcesNatural Resources
Think IPMThink IPMfor a Great Gardenfor a Great Garden
Do you have your pest problem identified Do you have your pest problem identified properly?properly?
Understanding Understanding (and Appreciating) (and Appreciating)
InsectsInsects
Insect AnatomyInsect Anatomy
MetamorphosisMetamorphosis
CATEGORY CATEGORY
Kingdom Kingdom Phylum Phylum Class Class Order Order Family Family Genus Genus Species Species
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
honey beehoney bee Animal Animal ArthropodaArthropoda Hexapoda Hexapoda Hymenoptera Hymenoptera ApidaeApidae ApisApis melliferamellifera
Identifying InsectsIdentifying Insects
WAMM’sWAMM’s
Is the “pest” really a problem?Is the “pest” really a problem?
What are the choices for control?What are the choices for control?
ChoicesChoices
CulturalCultural BiologicalBiological ChemicalChemical
If a chemical is neededIf a chemical is needed
Read and Follow Label Read and Follow Label Directions!Directions!
If a chemical is neededIf a chemical is needed Have you chosen the right chemical?Have you chosen the right chemical? Are you applying it in the right way?Are you applying it in the right way? Are you applying it at the right time?Are you applying it at the right time?
How will you prevent How will you prevent problems in the future?problems in the future?
Common Insect Common Insect and Disease and Disease
ProblemsProblems
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