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ORHT 377: Integrated Pest Management: Home

A guide for students in the ORHT 377 course working on the pest profile assignment

Welcome

Who is this guide for?

This guide was created for students working on their pest profile assignment in Dr. Ellram's ORHT 377 course. The tabs at the top of this page will guide you through resources at Van Wagenen Library (both in print and online) that will be helpful in your research. 

Information you'll need to complete the assignment:

Information about your chosen disease/pest/weed, including the following:

  1. Pest name (Common and Scientific)  

  2. Host Plants if applicable   

  3. Disease/insect damage symptoms  

  4. Specific pathogen ID method  

  5. Environmental conditions for disease/pest/weed infestation  

  6. Pest survival/overseasoning  

  7. Cultural/biological control methods  

  8. Specific chemicals for control in NY state (if available) 

You'll also need to cite sources using APA citation style.

Assignment Resources

Magnified image of two bugs on a tobacco leaf