Greenhouse IPM with an Emphasis on Biocontrols

Book excerpt: "Greenhouse IPM with an Emphasis on Biocontrols is designed to help greenhouse growers, crop consultants, and IPM scouts develop biological control (biocontrol) and integrated pest management (IPM) systems that will maximize yields while reducing pesticide usage in greenhouses. It begins with an introduction to IPM and its principles, information on starting an IPM/biocontrol program and using compatible pesticides, and then addresses many of the most common greenhouse pests and their biocontrols. This comprehensive guide also includes a glossary, resource list, appendixes, and more than 90 full-color photographs. Learn how to develop biological control (biocontrol) and integrated pest management (IPM) systems that will maximize yields while reducing pesticide usage in greenhouses; IPM and its principles; information on starting an IPM/biocontrol program and using compatible pesticides; and common greenhouse pests and their biocontrols."--PennState Extension website.