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University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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2007

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Sp341-C-Fungus Gnats, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service Nov 2007

Sp341-C-Fungus Gnats, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Commercial Horticulture

The fungus gnat has recently been recognized as an important pest in greenhouses. Although greenhouse plants are commonly attacked, house plants may also become infested. Several genera in the family Sciaridae are of economic concern, such as Sciara, Orfelia, Lycoriella and Bradysia species.


Pb1594-Insect And Mite Management In Greenhouses, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service Sep 2007

Pb1594-Insect And Mite Management In Greenhouses, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Commercial Horticulture

Pest Management (PM) is a term that refers to the use of various strategies to manage greenhouse insect and mite pests. The focus of PM is to use a variety of management strategies to deal with existing pest problems, rather than relying solely on pest control materials such as insecticides and/or miticides. PM involves the use of cultural, physical, biological and/or chemical management strategies.

PM programs typically require growers to be proactive rather than reactive. An effective PM program begins by regularly scouting the greenhouse for insect and mite pests. A PM program may include establishing action thresholds for specific …