Success StoryGreenhouse Insect Sticky Card / Scouting Program



Greenhouse Insect Sticky Card / Scouting Program

Author: Kara Back-Campbell

Planning Unit: Taylor County CES

Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial

Plan of Work: Commercial and Homeowner Horticulture Education

Outcome: Initial Outcome

After the biological controls program was started in Taylor Co. through the entomology department at UK, growers showed an interest in having scouting in their greenhouses. The horticulture agent fulfilled this roll and introduced the use of sticky cards to each grower. The growers see how useful the sticky cards are in their IPM program. This year we have increased the number of growers using the cards on a regular bases from two to a total of seven. The cards this year have already alerted the growers of fungus gnats, white flies, thrips, and aphids. Mealybug Destroyers, beneficial nematodes, and predatory mite applications have been made this year. The total amount for the University of Kentucky's biological program's grant is $19,798. This program has strengthened the bond between producer, agent, and specialist. With regular visits, the growers are comfortable asking questions and sharing information. All parties are learning so much. 






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