Integrated Pest Management | University of Maryland Extension

Updated: March 13, 2023

Pesticide Safety and Training

The University of Maryland Pesticide Safety and Training program was created to assist agricultural producers and businesses with timely information regarding pesticide use and recommendations. Farms use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to solve pest problems while minimizing risks to people and the environment.

Updated: February 10, 2023

Managing Slugs in Field Crops Using IPM Principles (FS-2022-0629)

Slugs damage corn and soybean seedlings by rasping holes, with most problems occurring in high residue no-till fields that provide moist habitat. Slug baits are the most effective chemical control and an IPM approach helps reduce yield loss and maximize profits. Authors: Praise-God Igwe, Maria Cramer, David Owens, Galen Dively, and Dr. Kelly Hamby; Title: Managing Slugs in Field Crops Using IPM Principles" (FS-2022-0629)

Updated: February 3, 2023

Pesticide and Nutrient Management Meetings

A list of meetings for pesticide and Nutrient Management.

Updated: January 24, 2023

Branching Out - Winter 2021

Registration for the spring session of "The Woods in Your Backyard" online course is now open. Our Regular features include the Woodland Wildlife Spotlight, Invasives in Your Woodland, our events calendar, and the Brain Tickler challenge.

A Red Fox in Baltimore City, Maryland, 2015. Photo by Thomas Andres, Maryland Biodiversity Project

Updated: January 9, 2023

Care and Calibration of Injector Pumps (FS-1121)

This fact sheet was developed to familiarize you with the care and up-keep of fertilizer injector pumps or proportioners and to discuss several methods of calibrating these pumps for effective and efficient application of nutrients and other materials on your plants. Proper care and calibration will prevent under or over application of nutrients and other treatments needed for appropriate plant growth. Authors: Andrew G. Ristvey and Charles F. Schuster; Title: Care and Calibration of Injector Pumps (FS-1121)

Updated: January 3, 2023

Common Fruit Herbicides*

Updated: January 3, 2023

Spray Program for Multi-Tree Fruit Orchards

Multi-fruit orchard spray program for the control of major tree fruit pests and diseases.

Updated: November 8, 2022

Natural Area Management Services Providers Directory listings

This directory is developed by the Woods in Your Backyard Partnership and the University of Maryland Extension's Woodland Stewardship Education program. This directory serves as a way to connect land owners and managers to green industry services providers. The directory has been organized by service and alphabetically. Click or tap on the icons below to access the listings.

Updated: September 8, 2022

The Spongy Moth and the Homeowner

The spongy moth caterpillar is the most serious threat to forests comprised of oak in the United States. Spongy moths reach greatest densities where oaks are the most abundant trees. If you have oak trees on your property, spongy moths pose a threat to the beauty and value of your land.

Updated: August 5, 2022

Forest Threats: Invasive Plants and Shrubs

Resources for information about common invasive trees and shrubs in Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region.