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Tips for a successful IPM crop monitoring program
OMAFRA IPM WORKSHOP
FEBRUARY 17, 2017
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Why scouting ?
Foundation component of IPM program.
Actions are evaluated each week leading to a more targeted approach to pest management.
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The perfect scout needs:
Patience and observation skills
Up to date background knowledge
Commitment
Ability to communicate
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Steps to Scouting
Establishing structure
Putting it into practice
Adding and evaluating biocontrol
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Establishing Structure
Communicate with all involved
Determine an information network
How is information to be recorded
How is information to be transferred
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Putting it into practice
Weekly not weakly
Consistency and differences
Early identification and analysis
Look for patterns and trends
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There are three types of IPM scouts in the world….
….those that can count and those that can’t.
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Evaluating Biocontrol
Things will get more complex
Spend time observing them work
Retrieval after 3
Get comfortable with pest – bio ratio
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Evaluating Biocontrol
Get to know how long it takes for each beneficial to control the target pest and record/report it.
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Potential Problem Areas
Imported cuttings or plugs
Brokered plants
Aunt Carol’s pet Hibiscus
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Additional Tools Early Indicator Plants
Can be varietal, cultivars or separate
Helpful in ghs with many different plants. ( ie perennials, spring bedding)
Watch for pest activity when first arriving into the gh as well.
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In Summary
Be consistent and committed
Plant quality comes first
Take notes and make adjustments
Observe
Biocontrol needs time, so start early.