Master Gardener February Gardening Series: Gardening without Pesticides

Gardens are the natural habitat for all types of insects - the good, the bad and the ugly. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) aims to manage pests using a mixture of physical, cultural, biological control methods with low impact chemical being used as a last resort. Key topics we'll discuss in this workshop:

• Introduction to Integrated Pest Management.
• Being a detective - identifying the culprits.
• Beneficial insects vs pests.
• Using barriers and cultural strategies.
• Common garden pests and control options.
• When to use garden chemicals as a last resort. 

Presented by Brian Brown, Marshall County Regional Extension Agent

Contact Carolyn at creagle@hmcpl.org with questions.