Pest Management for Utah Cut Flower Production: Insects and their Relatives

Project Type: Professional Development Program
Funds awarded in 2023: $99,979.00
Projected End Date: 08/31/2026
Host Institution Award ID: G174-24-W9986
Grant Recipient: Utah State University
Region: Western
State: Utah
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Melanie Stock
Utah State University
Co-Investigators:
Dr. Kynda Curtis
Utah State University
Claudia Nischwitz
Utah State University
Nick Volesky
Utah State University
Description:
This fact sheet introduces integrated pest management strategies to prevent and manage pests of cut flowers. The second part applies these principles by identifying and detailing management of the top 10 most common pests of cut flowers in Utah, as determined from USU scouting efforts with the crops.
Type:
Fact Sheet
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.