IPM Scouting in herbaceous perennials
August 17, 2012
Identifying common insect pests and diseases of herbaceous perennials
The information presented here about common diseases, insect pests and mites was developed from the publication A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Herbaceous Perennials by Jan Byrne and Raymond A. Cloyd. Purchase this in a pocket-sized guide for reference in the orchard from MSU Extension Bookstore (publication E-2981).
For reference: Glossary of terms
Common insect pests and diseases of herbaceous perennials
Identify by:
Insects and nematodes
- Chewing pests
- Sucking pests
- Boring pests
- Mining pests
- Pest nematodes
Diseases
- Bacterial diseases
- Fungal leaf spots
- Mildews
- Phytoplasmas
- Root and stem rots
- Rust and smuts
- Seedling diseases
- Viruses
- Wilts