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Pest Management for Herb Bedding Plants Grown in the Greenhouse updated June 2007

Communications and Information Technology, U-35, 1376 Storrs Rd., UCONN, Storrs, CT 06269-4035. (860) 486-3336. This free manual is available for download as an Adobe Acrobat Portable Document (.pdf) File
Yankee Grower    Department of Plant Science, University of Connecticut, Box U-67, 1376 Storrs Road, Storrs, CT 06269-4067 online newsletter
New England Greenhouse Floricultural Crop Pest Management and Growth Regulator Guide. Updated every two years. Communications and Information Technology, U-35, 1376 Storrs Rd., UCONN, Storrs, CT 06269-4035. (860) 486-3336. $30.00/copy
New England Integrated Pest Management Scouting Guide for Poinsettias - A Manual for Growers and Scouts University of Connecticut, Office of Communications and Information Technology, U-35, 1376 Storrs Rd., Storrs, CT 06269-4035. (860) 486-3336  $10.00/copy
Starting a Monitoring Program. Fact Sheet Communications and Information Technology, U-35, 1376 Storrs Rd., UCONN, Storrs, CT 06269-4035. (860) 486-3336. OR Contact Leanne Pundt,Extension Commercial Horticulture Educator, Cooperative Extension System, Haddam, CT (860) 626-6240. .
Diagnosing Plant Damage and Injury in a Monitoring Program. Fact Sheet Communications and Information Technology, U-35, 1376 Storrs Rd., UCONN, Storrs, CT 06269-4035. (860) 486-3336. OR Contact Leanne Pundt,Extension Commercial Horticulture Educator, Cooperative Extension System, Haddam, CT (860) 626-6240. .
Fungus Gnats and Shore Flies. Fact Sheet 94-40.. Communications and Information Technology, U-35, 1376 Storrs Rd., UCONN, Storrs, CT 06269-4035. (860) 486-3336. OR Contact Leanne Pundt,Extension Commercial Horticulture Educator, Cooperative Extension System, Haddam, CT (860) 626-6240. ALSO available on this website. .
Insecticidal Soaps. Fact Sheet 93-20 Communications and Information Technology, U-35, 1376 Storrs Rd., UCONN, Storrs, CT 06269-4035. (860) 486-3336. OR Contact Leanne Pundt,Extension Commercial Horticulture Educator, Cooperative Extension System, Haddam, CT (860) 626-6240. ALSO available on this website. .

PROGRAMS AND GROWER MEETINGS

Bedding Plant Program for Greenhouse Growers
Spring
Contact Leanne Pundt, Extension Commercial Horticulture Educator. (860)626-6240
Perennial Plant Conference Contact Donna Ellis, (860)486-6448
Conference for the Home Gardener
 
Contact Dr. Richard McAvoy, Department of Plant Science, (860)486-0627
Connecticut Greenhouse Growers' October Short Course. Bi-annual (odd years) Contact Robert Heffernan, Executive Director, Connecticut Greenhouse Growers' Association. (203)261-9067
Connecticut Greenhouse Growers' Mid-Winter Meeting. Contact Robert Heffernan. (203)261-9067
Bedding Plant and Poinsettia Twilight Meeting. Contact Leanne Pundt, Extension Commercial Horticulture Educator. (860)626-6240
New England Greenhouse Conference. Bi-annual (even years). Worcester, MA Contact Dr. Richard McAvoy, Department of Plant Science, (860)486-0627
Full-Season Greenhouse Crops IPM Training Program (poinsettias, bedding plants). Contact Leanne Pundt, Extension Commercial Horticulture Educator. (860)626-6240

GENERAL

 University of Connecticut Integrated Pest Management Program Annual Report to the Connecticut Legislature.
 Connecticut Issue: Reduction in the Use of Pesticides. Fact sheet. Updated Annually.

Contact Dr. Ana Legrand, UCONN IPM Program Coordinator, Department of Plant Science, University of Connecticut. 860-486-0869 .

Information on our site was developed for conditions in the Northeast. Use in other geographical areas may be inappropriate.

The information in this material is for educational purposes. The recommendations contained are based on the best available knowledge at the time of printing. Any reference to commercial products, trade or brand names is for information only, and no endorsement or approval is intended. The Cooperative Extension system does not guarantee or warrant the standard of any product referenced or imply approval of the product to the exclusion of others which also may be available.All agrochemicals/pesticides listed are registered for suggested uses in accordance with federal and Connecticut state laws and regulations as of the date of printing. If the information does not agree with current labeling, follow the label instructions. The label is the law.Warning! Agrochemicals/pesticides are dangerous. Read and follow all instructions and safety precautions on labels. Carefully handle and store agrochemicals/pesticides in originally labeled containers immediately in a safe manner and place. Contact the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection for current regulations.The user of this information assumes all risks for personal injury or property damage.Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Kirklyn M. Kerr, Director, Cooperative Extension System, The University of Connecticut, Storrs. The Connecticut Cooperative Extension System offers its programs to persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability and is an equal opportunity employer.

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