Browsing by Subject "Pests"

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    Episode 12 How Much Do We Really Know About Japanese Beetles?: What's Killing My Kale?
    (2018-08-22) Klodd, Annie; Hoidal, Natalie
    In our August episode on pollinator and beneficial insect conservation as part of IPM, we talk with Extension educator and native bee expert Elaine Evans, and Xerces society conservation planner Karin Jokela. We'll discuss some background on how pollinators and beneficial insects are faring in our current agricultural systems, how farmers can implement beneficial habitat, and some tips for managing pests without harming beneficial insects. 
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    Episode 23 Understanding Degree Day Maps for Insect Monitoring with Anthony Hanson: What's Killing My Kale?
    (2019-07-10) Klodd, Annie; Hoidal, Natalie; Hanson, Anthony
    In episode 23 of our fruit and vegetable podcast What's Killing My Kale? we talked to Anthony Hanson, an Extension post-doc who has been creating degree day maps for various insect pests in Minnesota. Anthony explained how fruit and vegetable growers can use these maps to help make pest management decisions.
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    Episode 24 Vertebrate Pest Management: What's Killing My Kale?
    (2019-07-18) Klodd, Annie; Hoidal, Natalie; Loegering, John
    In episode 24 of What's Killing My Kale, Natalie talked with wildlife biologist John Loegering about vertebrate pest management. They discussed a four pillar IPM approach to wildlife management both in packshed areas and in fields, and talked about balancing the competing interests of supporting wildlife habitat while keeping animals out of the field.