Integrated Pest & Pollinator Management for Ornamental Plants

IPM is a well-established management framework to reduce pests with minimal negative effects on non-target organisms and the environment. In recent years, mounting evidence indicates that several insect pollinators, including bees and butterflies, are declining due primarily to habitat loss and pesticide use. This has triggered a need for pest and plant management strategies that also prioritize protecting pollinators, or integrated pest and pollinator management (IPPM).

In this recording, we discuss:

• The importance of protecting pollinators
• Effects of insect pests on pollinators
• How pest management strategies can be tailored to reduce damaging pests while still protecting pollinators