Web Directory

» 'Return to the Stone-Age of Pest Management'
   Remarks presented on behalf of Consumers Union by Dr. Charles Benbrook and Dr. Michael Hansen.
   http://www.pmac.net/stoneage.htm

» Actron: Integrated Fly Management
   Multi-media instruction on the problem of flies with particular attention to their role in the transmission of foodborne illness.
   http://www.actroninc.com/flash/

» Agrichemical and Environmental News
   A monthly newsletter on pest management and environmental issues from Washington State University. Includes IPM, biocontrol, organic and chemical management of weeds, diseases, insects and other crop pests.
   http://aenews.wsu.edu

» Agricultural Research Service: Plant Diseases
   Outlines National Program 303, the aim of which is to develop and improve ways to reduce crop losses caused by plant diseases in the United States.
   http://www.ars.usda.gov/research/programs/programs.htm?np_code=303&docid=15229

» Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
   Part of U.S. Department of Agriculture. Site provides extensive information on animal and plant health/disease topics, USDA regulations, control of invasive species, agricultural chemicals, and related public health issues.
   http://www.aphis.usda.gov/

» Armillaria Root Rot of Trees and Shrubs
   Factsheet on the serious fungal disease caused by Armillaria mellea, the signs and symptoms, disease cycle and control, with lists of susceptible and resistant species.
   http://ipm.illinois.edu/landturf/diseases/armillaria/

» Biology and Control of Crown Gall
   Information on Agrobacterium tumefaciens which causes rown gall disease on many plants especially members of the rose family such as apple, pear, peach, cherry, almond, raspberry and roses.
   http://www.biology.ed.ac.uk/research/groups/jdeacon/microbes/crown.htm

» Biting Flies
   Offers flytraps, as an effective and environmentally friendly way to reduce horse fly and deer fly populations. Wisconsin.
   http://www.bitingflies.com/

» Center for Plant Health Science Technology
   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 agr
   http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/cphst/

» Colletotrichum dot org
   A weblog for those interested in research into anthracnose caused by colletotrichum species.
   http://www.colletotrichum.org/?p=72

» Crop Monitor
   The Home Grown Cereal Authority in the UK provides a service monitoring disease levels in winter wheat, winter oilseed rape, spring beans, winter barley and potatoes.
   http://www.cropmonitor.co.uk/

» Department of Entomology at Volcani ARO
   Descriptions of the research undertaken in insect management, taxonomy, ecology, toxicology and control.
   http://www.agri.gov.il/en/departments/13.aspx

» Entofilm
   Video documentaries on the biology and behavior of arthropod pests and natural arthropod enemies available to purchase.
   http://www.entofilm.com/intro_en.php?UID=v4m3LHN9zWz2NnB2g4VDVqPjrVAWmc93827401

» Entomology Program and Laboratory
   Research related to pest insects in the southwest Florida agricultural community at the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center of the University of Florida.
   http://www.imok.ufl.edu/entlab/

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

» European House Borer
   The Western Australian Department of Agriculture describes this insect pest and the damage it causes to treated pine structures. Includes maps of infested areas, details of control measures, news and FAQ.
   http://www.ehb.wa.gov.au/

» Exotic and Invasive Pests
   Provides information on insects and other arthropods, plant diseases, weeds and unwanted aquatic species that have arrived in California from elsewhere in the world.
   http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/EXOTIC/exoticpestsmenu.html

» Featured Creatures
   Large collection of information sheets on insects, arachnids, and nematodes occurring in Florida, arranged by common name, scientific name, and crop or habitat.
   http://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures/

» Fungicide Resistance Action Committee
   FRAC works to prolong the effectiveness of fungicides liable to encounter resistance problems and to limit crop losses should resistance appear.
   http://www.frac.info/

» HYP3
   The Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique provides a catalogue of crop diseases, a glossary of terms used in plant pathology and details of each crop and its main problems. In French and English.
   http://www.inra.fr/internet/Produits/HYP3/species.html

» HYPP
   The Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique provides a catalogue of plant pests, a glossary of zoological terms used and details of each crop and its main pests. In French and English.
   http://www.inra.fr/internet/Produits/HYPPZ/species.htm

» I2L Research
   UK company providing resistance and environmental monitoring, and providing information on product testing and development for the pest management industry.
   http://www.i2lresearch.com

» Insect and Mite Photo Galleries
   Cesar Consultants offer photographs and information on pests and beneficial insects of importance in Australian agricultural crops.
   http://cesarconsultants.com.au/services/insect-mite-galleries.html

» Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC)
   Information about what IRAC is with useful links, news and up coming events.
   http://www.irac-online.org

» Interpretation of Recommendations for Fungicide and Bactericide Usage
   Publication in question and answer format offering practical guidance.
   http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/document_pg109

» Kirk Hillier
   Summary of research into the tortricid moth whose larvae feed within the fruit of the lingonberry, Vaccinium vitis-idaea. University of Acadia.
   http://www.acadiau.ca/~khillier/files/phd%20summary.pdf

» LOEWE Phytodiagnostica
   Offers high-quality reagents for the detection of plant diseases, and diagnostic testing services.
   http://www.loewe-info.com:80/index.php?cp_sid=342046d035c8&cp_tpl=5501

» Mosquito Links by Mosquito Solutions
   List of links recommended to anyone interested in mosquito entomology, mosquito control or just plain mosquito facts.
   http://www.mosquito-control.net

» NAPIS Pest Tracker
   Pest Tracker, from the National Agricultural Pest Information System (NAPIS), publishes distribution maps for pests of agricultural and forest commodities and provides links to pest news and information.
   http://pest.ceris.purdue.edu

» National Plant Diagnostic Network
   This network was established to link plant and animal disease diagnostic facilities across the United States so as to enhance national agricultural security by quickly detecting introduced pests and pathogens.
   http://www.npdn.org

» Natural Pest Control
   Links and information regarding natural pest control and environment friendly alternatives to chemicals.
   http://www.ecomall.com/biz/pest.htm

» Online Information Service for Non-Chemical Pest Management in the Tropics
   OISAT aims to reduce the use of hazardous pesticides and increase support for community-based control over producing a sustainable food supply.
   http://oisat.org/

» Pest Control Portal
   Listings of jobs, equipment, companies, training and products.
   http://www.pestcontrolportal.com/

» Pest Management and Identification
   Guidelines and information on pest and disease control and management, organised by crop plant. From University of California.
   http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/crops-agriculture.html

» Pest Management at the Crossroads
   Information and links on pest control issues, integrated pest management, impacts of pesticides, and related topics.
   http://www.pmac.net/

» PestWeb - Pest Control Industry Website
   Specializing in links to pest control associations, education resources, government resources, manufacturers, distributors, industry news, products, online industry training and MSDS and Label viewing.
   http://www.pestweb.com

» Pesticide Policy Project
   Promotes development and testing methodologies for crop protection policy reform, and provides information on alternative crop protection methods.
   http://www.vulnerability-asia.uni-hannover.de

» Phytosanitary Alert System
   The North American Plant Protection Organization provides up-to-date information on pest situations of significance in North America. In English and Spanish.
   http://www.pestalert.org/

» Plant Dictionary: Pests of Horticulture
   A searchable database of images of insect pests, diseases and other problems of plants, provided by Ohio State University.
   http://hcs.osu.edu/hort/bio.html

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

» Plant Health, Pests and Diseases
   The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries provides information on potentially harmful plant pests and diseases in Queensland, with a disease diagnosis service, information service and plant health publications.
   http://dpi.qld.gov.au/26_113.htm

» Plant Health: Plant Protection and Quarantine
   USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service provide a program to safeguard agriculture and natural resources. It provides information on pests, plant imports and exports, permits and biosecurity.
   http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/

» Plant Nematode Problems and their Control in the Near East Regions
   Various papers on nematodes and their control, provided by the FAO, with reports from individual countries in the region.
   http://www.fao.org/docrep/V9978E/V9978E00.htm

» The Caribbean Pest Information Network
   CariPestNet is an email network that assists people of the Caribbean sub-region to obtain advice and information on the identification and management of plant pests including insects, micro-organisms, nematodes, molluscs and weeds.
   http://www.caripestnetwork.org

» The Study of Plant Disease Epidemics
   Details of a book of this name which deals with the study of the temporal and spatial dynamics of plant diseases in populations.
   http://www.thestudyofplantdiseaseepidemics.org/

» The World’s Staple Crops and their Principal Diseases
   A list of important crops and the fungal, viral, nematode, bacterial and oomycete diseases that affect them.
   http://www.isppweb.org/foodsecurity_activity1_sec5.asp

» Top Insect Pests of Georgia
   Information on soil, foliage feeding and sucking insects, weevils, borers and exotics, with, for each, a photograph and details of its life cycle, the damage caused and control measures.
   http://www.gaipm.org/top50/index.html

» Whiteflies: Control of Whiteflies
   Information on whitefly biology, the harm these insects cause, particularly under glass, and products and methods for controlling them.
   http://www.pestproducts.com/whiteflies.htm

» Whitefly Database
   Provides information on whiteflies (Aleyrodidae) important to agriculture with a species index and details of their world distribution and host plants.
   http://whiteflytax.biosci.arizona.edu/

» Whitefly: Biology, Identification and Life Cycle
   Information from the New Zealand Institute for Crop and Food Research on this insect, with photographs.
   http://www.crop.cri.nz/home/products-services/publications/broadsheets/91.pdf

» Zeamax Agriculture
   Agricultural regulatory affairs, field research and market development consulting providing services to the crop protection and seed industries in Canada.
   http://www.zeamax.ca