Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education

Grants And Education To Advance Innovations In Sustainable Agriculture

Project Overview

FNE93-004
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 1993: $755.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1993
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $515.00
Region: Northeast
State: West Virginia
Project Leader:
Myra Bonhage-Hale
La Paix Herb Farm

Evaluation of Five Organic Techniques for Controlling Flea Beetles on Kennebec Potatoes

Commodities

  • Agronomic: general grain crops

Practices

  • Pest Management: general pest management

Proposal summary:

Compare the effectiveness of five organic techniques (Reemay cloth, hot pepper spray, lime dusting, centrum vitamins and vitamin E solution) in controlling flea beetles on potato plants.

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