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Ipm for high tunnels and greenhouse sites going into Spring, based on a good article from University of Kentucky Extension:

  1. Start clean and stay clean.
  2. Sanitation and weed control in and around structures, repair screening for insect pests.
  3. Regular monitoring and visual inspection of plants and sticky cards. Know crop history and pests encountered, and keep records
  4. Detect pest problems early, while at manageable levels.  Identify pests and for aphids and whiteflies identify them to species.  County Extension offices and Plant Clinics can help with this.
  5. Release beneficial species (natural enemies and pollinators), from reputable suppliers. Monitor populations because beneficial species require management.

NFG 2/19/2019

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The Kentucky Pest News, Weekly Newsletter had a great article about pest management in high tunnel situations, mostly biological control, as many chemical control products are not labeled for high tunnel use. Here is the link: https://kentuckypestnews.wordpress.com/2018/11/06/biological-pest-management-in-kentucky-high-tunnel-greenhouse-tomato-production-systems/ .
Addressing mostly arthropod pests, these are good guidelines for disease control too:

  1. Sanitation and cultural controls in and around structures, which includes screening and weed control.
  2. Biweekly Monitoring – visual inspection of plants and sticky cards, keeping written records.
  3. Recognize pest problems early, before they are at critical levels. Properly identify pests; for some, identifying them to species. County Extension offices can help.
  4. Release beneficial species (natural enemies and pollinators) – monitor effects – consult with extension specialists. Beneficial species require management.
  5. Anticipate future problems based on previous crop history (refer to records).

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Pest and Beneficial Insect Walk, $15  Wednesday, June 20, 4-6 pm, University of Delaware Botanic Gardens, 531 S College Avenue, Newark.  Meet at the entrance to Fischer Greenhouse.  Learn to identify insect and disease pests, as well as beneficial insects in the landscape on a walk through the University of Delaware Botanic Gardens.  Instructors: Nancy Gregory, Brian Kunkel, and Carrie Murphy. Credits available: 2 pest, 2 ISA, and 1 CNP.  Register with Carrie Murphy (302) 831-2506 or cjmurphy@udel.edu 
NFG 6/11/18

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Disease and Insect Identification Workshop                         $15
July 19, 4-6 pm                                                                        Credits:  (2 Pest., 2 ISA,1 CNP)
Townsend Hall, 531 S College Avenue, Newark, DE, Room 012 Townsend Hall

Learn what signs and symptoms the Extension Specialists use to identify pests and diseases! Tips and techniques will be shared. Fresh and preserved specimens will be available to look at using hand lenses and microscopes.  Instructors:  Nancy Gregory, Brian Kunkel, Carrie Murphy, Jen Rushton

Call 302-831-2531 to sign up
NFG 7/14/2017