Organic and Biological Controls

Organic Controls for Pests of Vegetables: A list of non-chemical (organic and biological) controls for common insect and mite pests of vegetables in Virginia.
"Biological Control: A Guide to Natural Enemies": This guide, developed by Cornell University, provides photographs and useful information (life cycle and habit descriptions) for several major biological control agents. Photographs of these beneficial organisms are also provided. The biological control agents discussed include parasitoids, predators, pathogens and weed feeders of insect, disease and weed pests in North America. A tutorial on the concept and practice of biological control and integrated pest management (IPM) is also provided.
Nematodes as Biological Control Agents of Insects: This site supplies information on the use of nematodes as biological control agents of insects. Telephone numbers and addresses for companies that sell beneficial nematodes and other biological control agents (beneficial insects and mites) can also be obtained from this site.

Prepared by Alexandra Spring, Department of Entomology, Virginia Tech, Edited Eric R. Day 10/25/2007