General Principles
IPM General Principles
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles can be applied to virtually every aspect of our lives. IPM programs emphasize PREVENTION, INSPECTION and the use of a wide variety of NON-CHEMICAL tools BEFORE pesticide applications are ever considered. A common misconception is that pesticides are not used in IPM programs. IPM programs can be designed that exclude the use of pesticides, but well-designed IPM programs can also include the careful and selective use of pesticides WHEN necessary.
Overview
Scouting and Monitoring
Before you take action, it is important to correctly identify the pest in question, whether it is a plant disease, weed, or insect. You can send samples to the Plant Disease and Insect Diagnostic Lab (PDIDL) for identification. To do so, you must fill out a PDIDL sample form.
Visit the Plant Disease and Insect Diagnostic Lab (PDIDL)
Plants for Attracting Natural Enemies
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Aster Family (Compositae)
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Blanket flower – Gaillardia spp.
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Cone flower – Echinacea spp.
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Coreopsis – Coreopsis spp.
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Shasta daisy – Chrysanhemum maximum
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Ironweed – Vernonia spp.
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Calendula – Calendula spp.
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Asters – Aster spp.
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Zinnia – Zinnia spp.
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Dahlia – Dahlia spp.
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Cosmos – Cosmos spp.
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Bachelor’s buttons – Centaurea cyanus
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Sunflower – Helianthus spp.
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Yarrow – Achillea spp.
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Goldenrod – Solidagspp.
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Tansy – Tanacetum vulgare
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Carrot family (Umbelliferae):
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Caraway – Carum carvi
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Coriander – Coriandrum sativum
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Dill – Anethum graveolens
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Fennel – Foeniculum vulgare
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Pea family (Leguminaceae)
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Alfalfa – Medicagsativa
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Clover – Melilotius spp.
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Fava bean – Vicia fava
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Mustard Family (Brassicaceae)
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Basket-of-gold alyssum – Aurinium saxatilis
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Sweet alyssum – Lobularia maritime
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Mustards – Brassica spp.
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Mint Family (Lamiaceae)
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Beebalm – Monarda spp.
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Sage – Salvia spp.
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Hyssop – Agastache spp.
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Mountain mint – Pycnanthemum spp.
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Catmint – Nepeta spp.
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Bluebeard – Caryopteris spp.
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Lavender – Lavandula spp.
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Other Plant Families
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Speedwell – Veronica spp.
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Pinchushion – Scabiosa spp.
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Milkweed – Asclepias spp.
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Buckwheat – Fagopyrum sagittatum
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Butterfly Bush – Buddleia davidii
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Borage – Boragofficinalis
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Patrinia – Patrinia scabiosifolia
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New Jersey Tea – Ceanothus americanus
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Equipment Suppliers Guide
IPM equipment is available from numerous suppliers and the above is not a comprehensive list. The information given herein is for educational purposes only. References made to specific companies, commercial products or trade names are with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement is implied.
Arbico-Organics
Visit the Arbico-Organics website
• Natural enemies: several predators, parasitoids and nematodes
• Sticky traps
• Indoor pheromone traps
• Bird netting
• Row covers
• Kaolin powder
• Chemical pest controls
• Bt (liquid and mosquito dunk)
BioQuip
Visit the BioQuip website
• Sticky Traps
• Hand lens
Forestry Suppliers, Inc
Visit the Forestry Suppliers, Inc website
• Hand lens
• Mosquito dunks (Bt)
Gardens Alive
Visit the Gardens Alive website
• Natural enemies: lady beetles, lacewings, nematodes
• Sticky cards
• Pheromone traps
• Row cover
• Bird netting
• Kaolin
• Cover crops
• Bt (several formulations)
• Chemical pest controls
Gardener’s Supply Company
Visit the Gardener’s Supply Company website
• Sticky traps
• Row cover
• Bird netting
• Deer fence
• Bt (liquid and mosquito dunk)
• Chemical pest controls
Great Lakes IPM
Visit the Great Lakes IPM website
• Wing traps
• Sticky traps
• Pheromone traps
• Hand lens
Gemplers
Visit the Gemplers website
• Hand Lens
• Sticky traps
• Wing Traps
• Pheromone traps
• Bird netting
• Deer fence
• Chemical pest controls
IPM Labs
Visit the IPM Labs website
• Natural enemies: several predators, parasitoids and nematodes
Johnny’s Selected Seed
Visit the Johnny’s Selected Seed website
• Sticky traps
• Row cover
• Bird netting
• Kaolin
• Cover crop seeds
• Bt (several formulations)
• Chemical pest controls
Rincon-Vitova Insectaries
Visit the Rincon-Vitova Insectaries website
• Natural enemies: several predators, parasitoids and nematodes
• Hand lens
• Sticky traps
• Botanical insecticides
• Microbial insecticides
Fact Sheets
Cultural Control
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HLA-6431 Earth-Kind Gardening Series: Cultural Control Practices
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E-1003 Oklahoma Homeowner's Handbook for Soil and Nutrient Management
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HLA-6032 Vegetable Varieties for the Home Garden in Oklahoma
Physical and Mechanical Control
Biological Control
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HLA-6434 Earth-Kind Gardening Series: Biolgical Pest Controls
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E-1023 Conserving Beneficial Arthropods in Residential Landscapes
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HLA-6446 Augmentation Biological Control Practices for the Home Landscape
Chemical Control
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HLA-6433 Earth-Kind Gardening Series: Botanical Pest Controls
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HLA-6432 Earth-Kind Gardening Series: Mechanical Pest Controls
IPM and Environment
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EPP-7461 Pesticides in Residential Areas-Protecting the Environment
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L-346 Responsible Lawn Care: Protection for Your Creek or Lake