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Pests & Diseases
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR): Free Publications 
 Over 300 publications on California pests, crops, tips for gardeners, and related information. From the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of California, Davis. http://anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu/FreePublications/ Topics: Agriculture, Gardening, Plants Last updated Feb 7, 2008 Animal and Poultry Health Division: Avian Influenza
This site describes the avian flu in general and the H2N2 strain of the virus, which was identified in a Pennsylvania poultry flock in February 2004. From the Pennsylvania Bureau of Animal Health & Diagnostic Services. http://www.agriculture.state.pa.us/agriculture/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=127760 Topics: Agriculture, Infectious Diseases, Livestock Last updated Mar 20, 2007 Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC)
This Australian government agency provides an "entry point to information on the activities of the APLC and on locusts in Australia." Features a FAQ about locusts, descriptions of locust control operations, publications such as a locust and grasshopper identification guide, and related links. http://www.daffa.gov.au/animal-plant-health/locusts Topics: Agriculture, Gardening, Home & Housing, Insects & Arachnids, Plants, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 12, 2007 Biological Control: A Guide to Natural Enemies in North America
"Photographs and descriptions of major biological control (or biocontrol) agents of major insect, disease, and weed pests in North America. ... Also a tutorial on the concept and practice of biological control and integrated pest management (IPM)." Browse four sections on natural enemies: parasitoids, predators, pathogens, and weed feeders. From the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University. http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/ent/biocontrol/ Topics: Agriculture, Gardening, Home & Housing, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Sep 11, 2007 Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)
News and factsheets on this disease (also known as "mad cow" disease) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/hot_issues/bse/index.shtml Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Infectious Diseases, Livestock Last updated May 20, 2007 Bringing Agricultural Products Into the United States
This site features guidelines on which food, plants, and souvenirs may be brought into the United States without advanced permission. Describes which live animals and birds may enter the country as well as soil-borne organisms and biological materials such as cells and cultures, and vaccines. Provides a list of approved products and information resources for travelers. From the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security. http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/travel/clearing/agri_prod_inus.xml Topics: Agriculture Last updated Apr 15, 2008 California Pesticide Use Summaries Database
Searchable "summaries of pesticides used on California crops detailed by commodity, pesticide, county, and month." Collected from California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) reports. From the Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM), University of California, Davis. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PUSE/puse1.html Topics: Agriculture, Gardening, Home & Housing, Statistics Last updated Aug 4, 2003 Cocoa Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Features information about diseases (such as black pod), insects (such as the cocoa pod borer), and weeds that affect the cocoa tree. Provides articles on pest management, a chronology of the cocoa industry, bibliographies, and links. From the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center at Ohio State University. http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/cocoa/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Home & Housing, Plants Last updated Nov 9, 2004 Commercial Production and Management of Pumpkins and Gourds
The "topics covered in this bulletin are all integral parts of a successful pumpkin/gourd management program." Covers characteristics of specific pumpkin, gourd, and vegetable sponge (luffa) species. Also includes line drawings of pumpkins and gourds, information about pest and disease management, and tips for irrigating, harvesting, and storage. From the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubcd/B1180/B1180.htm Topics: Agriculture, Crafts, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Water Last updated May 1, 2009 Cucurbit Disorders: A Guide to the Identification of Common Problems
Does your pumpkin have a problem? To find out what's noshing on your squash, click through the images on this pest management "online problem solver" for cucurbits (plants of the gourd family). Major topic areas include leaf, fruit, stem and seedling disorders, and insect pests. From the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/publications/cucurbitproblemsolver/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Plants Last updated Sep 17, 2009 Desert Locust Information Service: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Questions and answers about the desert locust, which during plagues "has the potential to damage the livelihood of a tenth of the world's population." Discusses life cycle, migration patterns, eating habits, and control of the locust. Features recipes from locust-affected countries, including barbecued and grilled locusts. From the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. http://www.fao.org/ag/locusts/en/info/info/faq/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Gardening, Insects & Arachnids, Plants Last updated Jan 2, 2006 Easy Gardening: Carrots
Illustrated guidelines for growing carrots in the home garden. Discusses soil preparation and planting, insects and diseases, and harvesting. From the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Texas A&M University. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/easygardening/carrot/carrot.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening Last updated May 4, 2005 Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Information about this animal disease that "affects all manner of domestic and wild animal species, including cattle, swine, sheep, llamas, deer and grizzly bears." Includes a FAQ; and articles on Foot-and-Mouth Disease in the UK, and its potential impact in California (published in 1999). Available in Spanish. From the University of California, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. http://news.ucanr.org/mediakits/FMD/fmd.shtml Topics: Agriculture, Livestock Last updated Oct 4, 2004 Forest and Tree Health Publications and Fact Sheets
Created by the USDA Forest Service, this collection of How to Publications covers many varieties of tree ailments and care. Find out how to prune a tree, identify a sugar maple borer, grow healthy birch trees, treat Dutch elm disease, and more. These step-by-step articles often include pictures, clear diagrams, a glossary of terms, and charts. An excellent site for many tree care basics. http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/howto.htm Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Plants Last updated Mar 13, 2002 Fruit & Nut Research and Information Center: Almond
This site features a collection of publications related to almonds as an agricultural crop. Topics include almond varieties, the almond production process, pests and diseases, and production economics. From the Department of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis. http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/datastore/datastoreview/showpage.cfm?reportnumber=612&catcol=2806&categorysearch=Almond Topics: Agriculture, Crops Last updated May 17, 2008 Fruit and Nut Research and Information Center
A directory of links to research and data on a variety of fruit and nut crops. Includes information for specific crops, general information about fruit and nut crop production (such as insects and diseases, irrigation, and soil), and related resources. Also contains a newsletter archive and weather information. Searchable. From the Department of Pomology, University of California, Davis. http://fruitsandnuts.ucdavis.edu/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Water Last updated Sep 17, 2003 Glassy-winged Sharpshooter and Pierce's Disease
Information, links, and news stories (some in audio) about this agricultural pest (Homalodisca coagulata), which can spread diseases to grapevines, almond trees, alfalfa, citrus, and oleanders. Also available in Spanish. From the University of California, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. http://news.ucanr.org/mediakits/gwsskit/gwsskit.shtml Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Plants, Wine Last updated Sep 23, 2004 Growing Hydroponic Tomatoes
This site "provides practical, accurate information on growing hydroponic tomatoes for students, hobbyists, and beginning growers." Features a history of hydroponics, a tomato timeline, a description of greenhouses for tomatoes, and information about propagation, growing, harvesting, and tomato pests. From the University of Arizona, College of Agriculture. http://ag.arizona.edu/hydroponictomatoes/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening Last updated Nov 3, 2004 International Database on Insect Disinfestation and Sterilization (IDIDAS)
This site "provides information on the doses of radiation used in the control of pest insects and mites of agricultural, commercial or quarantine significance." Searchable, or browse by name of pest. Also includes a glossary, slideshows, and related material on food irradiation. From the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). http://www-ididas.iaea.org/ididas/default.htm Topics: Agriculture Last updated Sep 22, 2008 Invasivespeciesinfo.gov
On this site "you can learn about the impacts of invasive species and the Federal government's response, as well as read select species profiles and find links to agencies and organizations dealing with invasive species issues." Also find laws, news, tips for managers, and the Invasive Species of the Month. Maintained by the National Agricultural Library. http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/ Topics: Agriculture, Biology, Gardening, Plants Last updated Aug 31, 2005 Key to Aphids Most Commonly Found in San Joaquin Valley Alfalfa and Cotton
A guide for identifying "aphid species that are most commonly found in alfalfa and cotton in California's San Joaquin Valley." Includes an illustration of basic aphid anatomy, and photographs. From the Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM), University of California, Davis. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/TOOLS/KEYAPHID/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Home & Housing, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Aug 10, 2003 Light Brown Apple Moth in California
This publication discusses attempts to control the light brown apple moth (LBAM), first discovered in 2006 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The document calls for alternatives to California Department of Food and Agriculture plans to "resume aerial applications of a new formulation of CheckMate [pheromone-based product] over the Central Coast in June [2008] and north into the San Francisco Bay Area in August." Provides statements, papers, and links. From Pesticide Action Network North America. http://www.panna.org/resources/lbam Topics: Agriculture, Insects & Arachnids Last updated Feb 19, 2008 Light Brown Apple Moth Project
Background and advisories about this insect, "an exotic pest that has recently [2007] been discovered in portions of the San Francisco Bay Area" and efforts to eradicate it by spraying pheromones. Provides an April 2008 summary of symptom reports in areas of aerial pheromone application, a map, brochures, documents about shipment and quarantine restrictions, and press releases about infestations discovered in specific Bay Area regions. From the California Department of Food and Agriculture. http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/phpps/pdep/lbam/lbam_main.html Topics: Agriculture, Insects & Arachnids Last updated Apr 28, 2008 National Ag Safety Database (NASD)
"NASD is a national central repository of agricultural health, safety, and injury prevention materials." This site provides lists of resources, many of which are accessible online, "from PowerPoint presentations and informational pamphlets to research reports, papers, videos, and links to your websites." Searchable, or browse by state or topic. Much of the information also available in Spanish. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/ Topics: Agriculture, Labor, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Jun 10, 2003 National Gypsy Moth Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
Compilation of documents pertaining to USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service analysis of "a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States," which will be presented in a supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS). Includes information bulletins and a printable postcard to send in to receive hard copies and CD-ROM versions of the 2008 draft EIS. From the USDA Forest Service. http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/ Topics: Agriculture Last updated Feb 3, 2009 Natural History Guide to American Samoa: A Collection of Articles
"This collection of articles provides a glimpse into the marine and wildlife resources in American Samoa's tropical, oceanic environment. The articles were written by 8 biologists" from several agencies. Includes photographs, illustrations, maps, local facts, and information about the seasons, biodiversity, and the island's marine and terrestrial environments, which include coral, fish, mammals, reptiles, birds, and other wildlife. Also covers agricultural pests and diseases. http://www.nps.gov/archive/npsa/book/ Topics: Agriculture, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science Last updated Nov 14, 2006 Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans
"The Guidelines provide authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases. They serve as the basis for Federal food and nutrition education programs." Includes current and past issues of the Guidelines, tips for using the Guidelines, and related links. A joint publication of the U.S. departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture. http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/ Topics: Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Safety, Senior Health Last updated May 5, 2005 Organic Cotton Production
"This publication discusses specific insect management strategies for cutworm, cotton bollworm, tobacco budworm, pink bollworm, armyworm, loopers, thrips, fleahoppers, lygus bugs, aphids, whitefly, spider mite, and boll weevil. Seedling disease, soil disease, and foliar disease management are also discussed." Presents ideas about marketing organic cotton. From the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/cotton.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Home & Housing, Plants Last updated Nov 23, 2005 Plant Health: Light Brown Apple Moth
Description of the "light brown apple moth (LBAM), Epiphyas postvittana (Tortricidae), ... a native pest of Australia [that] is now widely distributed New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Caledonia." A 2007 "LBAM detection in California is the first on the United States mainland." Includes links to regulatory documents and related websites. From the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/lba_moth/ Topics: Agriculture, Insects & Arachnids Last updated Jun 7, 2007 Small Farm Connection
Describes efforts to "work with communities to foster profitable family farms, land and water stewardship, and access to healthy food." Features annotated links to resources about crops, animals, soils, compost, weeds, pests, and marketing. The "Food and You" section offers links to information about sustainable local food production, food safety, dietary guidelines, and chefs and community organizations working with local growers. From Washington State University Cooperative Extension. http://smallfarms.wsu.edu Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Dec 7, 2004 Specialty Cut Flower Production and Marketing
"This publication discusses several marketing channels and lists flowers suitable for various markets. It covers production basics, harvest and postharvest handling, business planning and record keeping." Includes a bibliography and related links. From the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/cutflower.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops Last updated May 6, 2006 Strawberries: Organic and IPM Options: Horticulture Production Guide
Provides information for strawberry production using organic growing methods and "covers integrated pest management [IPM] and weed control techniques that can reduce pesticide use in conventional strawberry production." Discusses planting, plastic mulch, weed and insect control methods, diseases, alternatives to methyl bromide fumigation, and harvesting. Lists plant sources, recommended varieties by state, and related resources. From the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/strawberry.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Jul 30, 2005 Sustainable Table: The Issues
This site introduces users "to the major issues surrounding sustainable meat and factory farming." Topics include additives, animal welfare, genetic engineering, heritage livestock breeds and heirloom crop varieties, hormones, mad cow disease, slaughterhouses and processing, and soil conditions. From the Sustainable Table, "a consumer campaign developed by the Global Resource Action Center for the Environment (GRACE)." http://www.sustainabletable.org/issues/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Food & Cooking, Industries, Livestock, Pets, Social Issues Last updated Jun 13, 2005 UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine: Disease Information
A collection of "information factsheets and brochures [that] relate to diseases of concern to ... cattle, equine, poultry, small ruminants and swine industries." Includes information on anthrax, foot-and-mouth disease, bovine tuberculosis, West Nile virus, and other diseases. From the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis. http://cahfs.ucdavis.edu/show.php?id=700 Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Health & Medical Disciplines, Livestock Last updated Sep 18, 2006 USDA Crop Profiles
"It is the intent that profiles provide the complete production story for a commodity and a look at current research activities directed at finding replacement strategies" for potentially harmful pesticides. Profiles contain information on production, cultural practice, and treatments of insect pests and diseases. Also includes bibliographies. Searchable, and browsable by crop or U.S. region, state, or region. From the Regional Integrated Pest Management Centers, which is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.ipmcenters.org/cropprofiles/ Topics: Agriculture, Gardening, Home & Housing, Plants Last updated Oct 9, 2004 Vegetable Research & Information Center: Cauliflower
Collection of documents on cauliflower, including cauliflower production in California (also available in Spanish), production costs, integrated pest management, cauliflower in the home garden, post-harvest handling of this vegetable, and links to related sites. From the University of California Cooperative Extension, University of California, Davis. http://vric.ucdavis.edu/veg_info_crop/cauliflower.htm Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Plants Last updated Feb 17, 2009 Vegetable Research & Information Center
Vast quantities of information related to vegetables. Browse crops from artichokes to watermelon, or browse topics such as compost, food safety, pests, biotechnology, or soil. Find vegetable jokes (including potato haiku) in the section "History, Humor, Science Proj." Some content also available in Spanish. From the Department of Vegetable Crops, University of California. Searchable. http://vric.ucdavis.edu/ Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Nonfiction by Genre, Nutrition & Food Safety, Plants, Poetry, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated May 27, 2005 World Health Organization Fact Sheets: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
World Health Organization (WHO) fact sheet on Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE, or "mad cow disease") which "is a transmissible, neurodegenerative, fatal brain disease of cattle." Provides information about the disease, its cause, its link with variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD), and WHO recommendations to reduce human exposure to the disease. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs113/en/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Infectious Diseases, Livestock Last updated Jan 8, 2004 Would a Rose Not Smell as Sweet?: Problems Stem From the Cut Flower Industry
This 2002 paper addresses environmental health issues associated with pesticides in the cut flower industry. Discusses studies related to diseases associated with pesticide exposure and health and safety conditions in the floriculture trade, regulation and certification efforts, and related topics. From Environmental Health Perspectives, a peer-reviewed publication of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.ehponline.org/members/2002/110-5/focus.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Home & Housing, Industries, Labor Last updated Mar 5, 2006 |
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