How to identify, scout, and control insect pests in vegetable crops

Published July 2008. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalogCorrect identification of pest problems is the beginning of a successful\ud integrated pest management (IPM) program. Regular scouting can provide early warning of problems, allow the widest range of control options, and bring favorable economic, ecological, and social consequences