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Specializing in links to pest control associations, education resources, government resources, manufacturers, distributors, industry news, products, online industry training and MSDS and Label viewing.
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PestWeb  Resource for all your equipment and chemical supplies from Univar USA. New MSDS/Labels added AVITROL CORN CHOPS 051 MAXFORCE FC ANT KILL GEL 60 GRM MAXFORCE FC ANT KILL GEL 27 GRM New Course Now...
http://www.pestweb.com

The database for the Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) and is maintained by the Center for Environmental and Regulatory Information Systems (CERIS).
http://ceris.purdue.edu/napis/index.html

Information about what IRAC is with useful links, news and up coming events.
http://www.plantprotection.org/irac/

Information and links on pest control issues, integrated pest management, impacts of pesticides, and related topics.
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Pest Management at the Crossroads  Pest Management at the Crossroads *The Art and Science of Pest Management Policy and the Public Interest Forces Driving Change* CONTACTS SPONSOR Looking for the Animal Production Systems Website? Click HERE Topics What's Hot in...
http://www.pmac.net/

Research related to pest insects in the southwest Florida agricultural community at the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center of the University of Florida.
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Entomology Program  For more information contact Dr. Phil Stansly Broken link? Contact the Southwest Florida Research Education Center, UF/IFAS Phone 239) 658-3400 Fax 239) 658-3469 Directions University of Florida, IFAS All rights reserved. Published 2001...
http://www.imok.ufl.edu/entlab/

About soil solarization, a non-chemical, environment-friendly method for controlling soilborne pathogens and weeds.
http://indycc1.agri.huji.ac.il/~katan

Proposals, reports and results of a project funded by the USDA to develop technologies for stored product insect management.
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CIMSPIP Homepage A website of Consortium for Integrated Management of Stored Product Insect Pests)  The proposed program objectives will be completed by 2005. The overall goal of the project is to develop technologies for stored product insect management that rely on alternatives to organophosphate pesticides and the fumigants methyl...
http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/spiramp/welcome.asp

Links and information regarding natural pest control and environment friendly alternatives to chemicals.
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NATURAL PEST CONTROL: Natural, Deet-Free, Non-Toxic Pest Control and Insect Repellant, Mosquitos, Flies, Deer, Natural Pesticides, Insecticides and More  Simple changes in your environment can significantly reduce pest populations. Before reaching for a pesticide, monitor the pest population, make structural repairs, use proper sanitation inside and outside, and modify the pests habitat. Any openings...
http://www.ecomall.com/biz/pest.htm

Biological alternatives to the use of poisonous chemicals. Site provides contact details.
http://www.basalaconsulting.com

A resource site with links and information regarding pest management.
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IPMRC The Integrated Pest Management Resource Centre  News conferences courses job vacancies products Library acronyms contact directory current contents glossary history insect supplies quotes Expert biopesticides ecotoxicology microbials Links careers funding commercial databases government museums research societies software other links Integrated Pest...
http://www.pestmanagement.co.uk/

Describes cultural and biological pest control methods.
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Ecologically Based Pest Management  States and throughout the world. Synthetic chemical pesticides were introduced in the 1940s and used widely on agricultural crops in the hope that they would control agricultural pests. It is now clear that their use...
http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/pest/summary.html

Remarks presented on behalf of Consumers Union by Dr. Charles Benbrook and Dr. Michael Hansen.
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'Return to the Stone-Age of Pest Management Remarks Presented on Behalf of Consumers Union By: Dr. Charles Benbrook Dr. Michael Hansen  We agree wholeheartedly with EPA's statement in the Federal Register Notice announcing this meeting EPA recognizes the value of Bt as a safer pesticide and has determined that it is necessary to conserve this resource...
http://www.pmac.net/stoneage.htm

Pesticide application and safety.
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Menu to Topic Redirection  Page at the address http edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MENU_CH4 has been replaced.In a few seconds you will be redirected to the new topical menu page.Or you may click on the following link to go there directly: http edis.ifas.ufl.edu/TOPIC_Citrus_Pesticides...
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MENU_CH4

Summarizes major issues of biologically based pest control and profiles current products and strategies shaping the market.
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Microbial Pest Control  Facing the increased resistance of pests to commonly used synthetic pesticides and a growing precaution for higher standards of human and environmental safety, this comprehensive reference summarizes major issues of biologically based pest control and...
http://www.chipsbooks.com/micpest.htm

Information on product testing and development for the pest management industry.
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Insect Investigations LTD  Product testing and development for the pest control industry INDEX COMPANY EFFICACY ENVIRONMENTAL GLP HERBICIDE TESTING REGULATORY RESISTANCE MONITORING STAFF LINKS CONTACT Product testing and development for the pest control industry Product Efficacy Testing screening,...
http://www.insect-investigations.com

List of links recommended to anyone interested in mosquito entomology, mosquito control or just plain mosquito facts.
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Mosquito Links to the web best addresses  Want to find out more about mosquitoes? Mosquito facts by Mosquito Solutions NEW on Mosquito Solutions Conceal Candles More effective than Citronella and more convenient than DEET. Details Check out these products Herbal Insect Repellent...
http://www.mosquito-control.net

Applications in modifying plants to provide their own crop protection or enhanced yield and quality are discussed.
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Agrochemical Discovery: Insect, Weed, and Fungal Control edited by Don R. Baker and Noriharu Ken Umetsu  This book provides a unique and current look at the process of discovery in the field of crop protection. As many plants are able to resist various control agents, it is necessary to look for...
http://www.chipsbooks.com/agrochem.htm

Provides background information and evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of several alternative products and practices.
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Alternatives in Insect Pest Management  Acrobat version of this document. Provides background information and evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of several alternative products and practices that are available for use in insect pest management.It focuses on microbial insecticides; botanical...
http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~vista/abstracts/aaltinsec.html

Descriptions of the research undertaken in insect management, taxonomy, ecology, toxicology and control.
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Current Activities Department of Entomology ARO  Community ecology and population genetics of arthropod populations Study of population dynamics of arthropod pests in deciduous fruit trees and citrus orchards, cut flower beds and field crops. Investigating migratory movement rates, using the composition...
http://www.agri.gov.il/Depts/Entomology/Entactiv.html

Listings of jobs, equipment, companies, training and products.
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Pest Control Portal electronic directory for the pest control industry with jobs, training, equipment and products  New features are planned for release throughout the year. If there's something you want to see, let us know. Pest Control Classifieds Our popular pest control classifieds section is useful for finding jobs, second hand...
http://www.pestcontrolportal.com/

Detailed descriptions of crop diseases commonly occurring in the western corn belt. Crops covered include, corn, sorghum, wheat, soybean, dry bean, sugar beet. University of Nebraska- Lincoln.
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Plant Disease Central  We welcome your comments and suggestions....
http://pdc.unl.edu/

Offers flytraps, as an effective and environmentally friendly way to reduce horse fly and deer fly populations. Wisconsin.
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Horse PalŪ Horsefly Trap Newman Enterprises, Omro, WI  Whether they are biting your horses or your children in the pool, they are delivering a very painful bite. Until the HORSE PAL there had been no commercially available way to effectively reduce their numbers....
http://bitingflies.com/

From Ohio State University - a searchable database of images of insect pests, diseases and other problems of plants.
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Plant Dictionary Pests of Horticulture  Horticulture is a searchable database of more than 1,100 high quality images featuring pests, diseases and other problems of plants. You can view our images in several ways: By Pest or Disease: Enter the name...
http://www6.hcs.ohio-state.edu/pmi4_pest/search.htm

Agricultural regulatory affairs, field research and market development consulting providing services to the crop protection and seed industries in Canada.
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Zeamax Agriculture Home  Agriculture serves the specialized needs of the agricultural industry in Canada. Specialists in government regulatory affairs consulting, the expertise of our company supports your goals of product registration allowing access to the Canadian agricultural market....
http://www.zeamax.ca

Details of his recent and current entomological research, including risk assessment for GM crops, syrphid biology and rice entomology.
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Jamie Sutherland's Home Page  Southampton and a member of the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Group in the School of Biological Sciences. My principal research interest is in insect-plant interactions, particularly in agroecosystems. I obtained an MSc in Crop Protection...
http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps4/

At University of Utah. Describes his research into insect chemical ecology, behavior and the production and perception of pheromones.
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Chemical Ecology and Sensory Physiology, Kirk Hillier  My current position in the Vicker's lab (University of Utah has provided me with an opportunity to augment my experience with more complex laboratory analyses. More importantly, we look at the very basis of insect...
http://www.geocities.com/nkhillier/Home.htm

A monthly newsletter of pest management, and environmental issues from Washington State University. Includes IPM, biocontrol, organic, and chemical management of weeds, diseases, insects, and other crop pests.
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Agrichemical and Environmental News  Click here for notification of new AENews issues or to unsubscribe from mailing list A monthly report on environmental and pesticide related issues Information from this site may be used and distributed as you wish,...
http://aenews.wsu.edu

Offers high-quality reagents for the detection of plant diseases, and diagnostic testing services.
http://www.loewe-info.com

The scientific support organization for the Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) division of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Works to identify and evaluate pathways used by invasive plant pests and weeds that threaten American agriculture and natural resources.
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Center for Plant Health Science Technology (CPHST)  To identify pathways used by exotic plant pests weeds. To assess risks exotic pests pose to food, fiber and the environment. To develop, adapt and support technology to detect, identify and mitigate impact of significant...
http://www.cphst.org/

University of Nebraska Pesticide Education Resources.
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Pesticide Bookmarks University of Nebraska Pesticide Education Resources  Search Newsletter Core Manual Pesticide Training Training Manuals Pesticide Bookmarks Cockroach Manual Termite Handbook Guestbook Feedback Pesticide Education Resources University of Nebraska-Lincoln Pesticide Bookmarks IPM Education Health Safety Databases Laws Regs Newsletters Environmental Protection Organizations...
http://pested.unl.edu/pestbkmk.htm

Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development (NFSD) risk fund project. Information on the project.
http://www.novartisfoundation.com/plant_protection.htm