Integrated Pest Management with Liza DeGenring

Kendall and Rebecca discuss Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with UNH Extension field specialist Liza DeGenring. Liza explains that IPM is a holistic approach to managing pests, including insects, diseases, and weeds, by combining various strategies to minimize damage. She emphasizes the importance of education, sanitation, cultural practices, and physical/mechanical controls before resorting to chemical pesticides. The trio note the economic and environmental benefits of IPM and the importance of consumer education. --------------Show notes:  Integrated Pest Management Triangle: https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2014-12/pyrhumananimals-900px.jpgNH Vegetable IPM Reports: https://extension.unh.edu/resource/vegetable-ipm-reportsOver-Informed IPM podcast episodes: https://extension.unh.edu/blog/category/over-informed-ipm-podcastNew England Vegetable Management Guide: https://nevegetable.org/Fruit and Vegetable page on Extension website: https://extension.unh.edu/agriculture-gardens/fruit-vegetable-cropsLiza DeGenring: [email protected] in Ag Newsletter signup - https://unhoutreach.tfaforms.net/217751?CID=701G0000001AiKCIA0  Kendall Kunelius – [email protected]  Rebecca Dube – [email protected]