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Pb1768 2010 Insect Control Recommendations For Field Crops –, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Pb1768 2010 Insect Control Recommendations For Field Crops –, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Field & Commercial Crops
An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program integrates control tactics including cultural practices, variety selection, biological control and insecticides to manage insect pest populations so that economic damage and harmful environmental side effects are minimized. Insecticides should only be used on an as-needed basis; therefore, insect scouting must be conducted regularly throughout the season to determine if an insecticide application is warranted.
Pb1395-Insects In Farm-Stored Grain: 2009 Prevention And Control, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Pb1395-Insects In Farm-Stored Grain: 2009 Prevention And Control, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Field & Commercial Crops
Insects damage stored grain in two ways:
1. Direct feeding damage, resulting in loss of weight, loss of nutrients, reduction in germination, reduction in grade and a lowering of market value.
2. Deterioration and contamination by their presence, resulting in downgrading of grain and lowering of market value because of foreign matter in grain (insects and insect parts), odors, molds and heat-damaged grain.