Resources: Arthropod Pest Management

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1 8a. Arthropod Pest Management Resources 1 Resources: Arthropod Pest Management Suggested Readings for Students (see Print Resources for annotations and URLs) Benbrook, Charles M Chapter 7: Bio-intensive IPM and the IPM continuum. In Pest Management at the Crossroads. Yonkers, NY: Consumers Union. Dufour, Rex Bio-intensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM): fundamentals of sustainable agriculture. Fayetteville, AR: ATTRA National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. Flint, Mary Louise Pests of the Garden and Small Farm: A Grower s Guide to Using Less Pesticide (2nd Edition). Publication #3332. Oakland, CA: University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Fouche, Calvin, Mark Gaskell, Steve T. Koike, Jeff Mitchell and Richard Smith Insect pest management for organic crops. Publication # Oakland, CA: University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Lewis, W. J., J. C. van Lenteen, S. C. Phatak, and J. H. Tumlinson III A total system approach to sustainable pest management. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 94: Madden, J. P., et al Beyond Pesticides: Biological Approaches to Pest Management in California. Publication #3354. Oakland, CA: University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Print Resources Barbosa, Pedro (ed.) Conservation Biological Control. San Diego, CA: Academic Press. A comprehensive treatment showing how the principles of ecology and conservation biology can be used to maximize biological control. It presents various means to modify or manipulate the environment to enhance the activities of natural enemies of pests. Establishes a conceptual link between ecology and the agricultural use of agents for biological control and discusses both theoretical issues as well as practical management concerns. It also provides specific examples of how conservation principles are used to maximize the biological control of pests. The suggested alternative approach to biological-based management of invasive species is of value in terms of its ecological justification and sustainability. Benbrook, Charles M Chapter 7: Bio-intensive IPM and the IPM continuum. In Pest Management at the Crossroads. Yonkers, NY: Consumers Union. Available from:

2 8a. Arthropod Pest Management Resources 2 The clearest summary of environmental, health, policy and economic issues surrounding pest management in the U.S. Its chapters introduce IPM, with an emphasis on biointensive IPM; review pesticide use and risk; and discuss economic and policy obstacles to the adoption of IPM. Dufour, Rex Bio-intensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM): fundamentals of sustainable agriculture. Fayetteville, AR: ATTRA National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. This and many other crop-specific IPM articles are available online: attra.ncat.org/publication.html#pest This online publication contains information about increasing and managing biodiversity on a farm to favor beneficial organisms, with an emphasis on beneficial insects. Flint, Mary Louise Pests of the Garden and Small Farm: A Grower s Guide to Using Less Pesticide (2nd Edition). Publication #3332. Oakland, CA: University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Available from: anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu/ Pest management for small farms, emphasizing IPM and non-synthetic chemical management of agricultural pests. Flint, M. L., and S. H. Dreistadt Natural Enemies Handbook. The Illustrated Guide to Biological Pest Control. Publication #3386. Statewide Pest Management Project. Oakland, CA: University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Available from: anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu/ An illustrated guide to the identification and biology of beneficial organisms, including natural enemies of plant pathogens, nematodes, weeds, and arthropods. Many excellent photos and informative diagrams and tables make this book a good reference for farmers, farm managers, and students. This book does not cover farmscaping. Fouche, Calvin, Mark Gaskell, Steve T. Koike, Jeff Mitchell and Richard Smith Insect pest management for organic crops. Publication # UC DANR. Available free online: anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu/pdf/7251.pdf A 5-page article on insect pest management strategies for certified organic production systems. Lewis, W. J., J. C. van Lenteen, S. C. Phatak, and J. H. Tumlinson III A total system approach to sustainable pest management. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 94: Proposes a systems approach to pest management that enhances the internal regulation of pest populations by promoting plant health through the development and maintenance of soil quality; adopting land use practices that stress pests and promote beneficial organisms; and responding to pest outbreaks with least toxic methods.

3 8a. Arthropod Pest Management Resources 3 Madden, J. P., et al Beyond Pesticides: Biological Approaches to Pest Management in California. Publication #3354. Oakland, CA: University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Available from: anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu A 48-page overview of UC s agenda for research and development of non-chemical pest control methods for weeds, parasitic nematodes, plant diseases, pests of food animals, and vertebrate pests. Discusses barriers and incentives to grower adoption of these new techniques. Includes Executive Summary. Pickett, Charles H., and Robert Bugg (eds.) Enhancing Biological Control: Habitat Management to Promote Natural Enemies of Agricultural Pests. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press. Provides technical summaries of the research on the role of non-crop vegetation in enhancing the biological control of agricultural pests. Covers planning, funding sources, costs, and multiple examples of farms with hedgerow plantings. Curricula Miles, A., and M. Brown (eds.) Unit 1.8: Arthropod pest management. In Teaching Organic Gardening and Farming Resources for Instructors. Santa Cruz, CA: Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, UC Santa Cruz. Available online: zzyx.ucsc.edu/casfs/training/manual/contents.html Provides instructor and student lecture outlines, field demonstrations, and exercises for teaching arthropod pest management in sustainable agriculture. Web Resources Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA) An outstanding and comprehensive resource providing information on all aspects of sustainable agriculture, including: Agronomy and soil science; pest management; organic farming; livestock production; marketing; k-12 educational resources; calendar of events; funding opportunities and much more. See attra.ncat.org/publication.html#pest for pest management publications. Cornell University Biological Control: A Guide to Natural Enemies in North America Provides photographs and descriptions of biological control (or biocontrol) agents of insect, disease, and weed pests in North America. It is also a tutorial on the concept and practice of biological control and integrated pest management (IPM). Database of IPM Resources (DIR) DIR is collaborative effort of the Consortium for International Crop Protection (CICP),

4 8a. Arthropod Pest Management Resources 4 University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois; the Integrated Plant Protection Center (IPPC), Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon; the National IPM Network (NIPMN), North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina; and the Integrated Pest Management Collaborative Research Support Program (IPM CRSP) Office of International Research and Development (OIRD), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, Virginia. DIR is an information retrieval and referral system and a compendium of customized directories of worldwide IPM information resources accessible through the Internet. Integrated Pest Management Program IPM Online An outstanding and comprehensive online database providing practical information, educational resources, and summaries of research on IPM for agriculture, horticulture, landscapes, and gardens. Includes sources of weather data and degree days. Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education The Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education is a comprehensive database for life science educational resources. The Journal is continuously updated online during the year and one hard copy is published in December of each year by the American Society of Agronomy. Contains links to following associations, each with instructional resource components: American Association for Agricultural Education; American Institute of Biological Sciences; American Phytopathological Society; American Society for Horticultural Science; American Society of Plant Biologists; Crop Science Society of America; Ecological Society of America; Entomological Society of America; Soil Science Society of America National Site for the USDA Regional IPM Centers Information System This site provides information about commodities, pests and pest management practices, people, and issues in the U.S. It also provides links to sites for each of the four Regional IPM Centers (Western, Southern, Northeastern and North Central). At this National Site you can access the complete Crop Profiles and Pest Management Strategic Plans databases, an IPM Expertise database, information on pesticide use, current pest management research, funding opportunities, and links to many related sites Organic Materials Review Institute Produces list of soil amendments, fertilizers, and pest management materials that are accepted and restricted under National Organic Program standards for certified organic farming systems.

5 8a. Arthropod Pest Management Resources 5 Peaceful Valley Farm Supply A catalogue of tools and supplies, as well as technical support for organic farmers and gardeners. Includes a comprehensive listing of NOP/OMRI accepted soil amendments and fertilizers as well as soil testing and interpretive services for certified organic farming systems. University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources DANR Communication Services is a service branch of the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) of the University of California. With the assistance of specialists and academic staff DANR produces a variety of practical, research-based educational media publications, videos, slide presentations, interactive distance learning, audio recordings and electronic multimedia. Includes materials on the following subjects: Agriculture; Commercial Landscaping; Home and Family; Gardens and Lawns; Natural Resources; Pest & Disease Management; Pest Control Training and DPR Test Materials. USDA National Organic Program. Standards/regulations on organic certification, materials, and labeling for organic producers and processors. Video Resources Integrated Pest Management in Agriculture Available fromsan Luis Video Publishing Co., Los Osos, CA: Shows how and why IPM was developed in agriculture. Covers basic strategies, including: proper pest identification, monitoring, biological control, physical control and chemical controls. Also includes and overview of various cultural controls: sanitation, cultivation and the use of cover crops. The concept of economic thresholds is also introduced. Strategies are shown being applied to orchards, field crops and vegetable crop production systems. Farmscaping: Advanced Tactics for Achieving Sustainable Agriculture. San Luis Video Publishing Co., Los Osos, CA: Covers a wide range of farmers and farm advisors implementing tactics to enhance a farm s biodiversity; enrich its soil fertility, drainage, and soil tilth; achieve biological weed and insect pest management; and reduce the need for agricultural chemicals. Covers the use of various forms of crop diversity and non-crop vegetation in enhancing biological control.

6 8a. Arthropod Pest Management Resources 6 Natural Enemies. No.W Available from San Luis Video Publishing Co., Los Osos, CA: In their fight against pests, tomato growers increasingly use the natural enemies of aphids, caterpillars, red mites, and white flies instead of insecticides. These natural enemies kill the unwanted pests in various ways. By accumulating statistical records, scientists can determine which are the most effective natural enemies, so that these can be cultivated and sent into the field against destructive crop pests. PowerPoint and Slide Resources Basic Integrated Pest Management Concepts. Lucia Varela and Cheryl Wilen. University of California Statewide IPM Program. See The California Agriculture Teacher s Association (CATA) Sustainable Agriculture Power Point Resources: (see Course Curriculum ). Beneficial Insects and Habitat, by Robert L. Bugg, UC Sustainable Agriculture and Research Program, UC Davis. See The California Agriculture Teacher s Association (CATA) Sustainable Agriculture Power Point Resources: (see Course Curriculum ). Farmscaping with Native Plants, by Sam Earnshaw. See The California Agriculture Teacher s Association (CATA) Sustainable Agriculture Power Point Resources: (see Course Curriculum ). Hedgerows for California Agriculture, by Sam Earnshaw. See The California Agriculture Teacher s Association (CATA) Sustainable Agriculture Power Point Resources: (see Course Curriculum ). Natural Enemies Are Your Allies! UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Available from: anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu Slides and description list from the color poster. 20 natural enemies are presented along with their prey. Includes script and 20 slides.