Compiled by Debbie Roos, Agricultural Extension Agent.
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Books and Publications
- Farming with Native Beneficial Insects: Ecological Pest Control Solutions, by Eric Lee Mader, Jennifer Hopwood, Lora Morandin, Mace Vaughan, and Scott Hoffman Black. The Xerces Society.
- Habitat Planning for Beneficial Insects: Guidelines for Conservation Biological Control, by Jennifer Hopwood, Eric Lee-Mäder, Lora Morandin, Mace Vaughan, Claire Kremen, Jessa Kay Cruz, Jim Eckberg, Sarah Foltz-Jordan, Kelly Gill, Thelma Heidel-Baker, and Sara Morris. The Xerces Society. Click here to download.
- Pests of the Garden and Small Farm: A Grower's Guide to Using Less Pesticide, Second Edition, by Mary Louise Flint
- Natural Enemies Handbook: The Illustrated Guide to Biological Pest Control, by Mary Louise Flint and Steve Dreistadt
- How to Manage the Blue Orchard Bee As an Orchard Pollinator, by Sustainable Agriculture Network
- The Organic Gardener's Handbook of Natural Insect and Disease Control, edited by Barbara W. Ellis and Fern Marshall Bradley
- Biological Control of Insects and Mites: an Introduction to Beneficial Natural Enemies and Their Use in Pest Management, by Daniel L. Mahr and Nino M. Ridgway, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Enhancing Biological Control: Habitat Management to Promote Natural Enemies of Agricultural Pests, edited by C.H. Pickett and R.L. Bugg
- Conservation Biological Control, edited by Pedro Barbosa
- Garden Insects of North America, by Whitney Cranshaw
- Insects and Gardens, by Eric Grissell
- A Field Guide to the Insects, by Donald J. Borror and Richard E. White
- Simon & Schuster’s Guide to Insects, by Ross H. Arnett, Jr. and Richard L. Jacques
- Insects: their Natural History and Diversity – with a Photographic Guide to Insects of Eastern North America, by Stephen A. Marshall
- Steel in the Field: A Farmer's Guide to Weed Management Tools, edited by Greg Bowman
Equipment and Supplies
- Arbico Organics 800-827-2847; Oro Valley, AZ beneficial organisms and pest control supplies
- Biobest Biological Systems 519-322-2178; Leamington, Ontario, Canada beneficial organisms
- Biocontrol Network 800-441-2847; Brentwood, TN beneficial organisms, OMRI-approved pesticides, IPM supplies
- BioQuip Products 310-667-8800; Rancho Dominguez, CA insect collecting equipment, insect books
- Country Farm & Home Supply 919-542-3353; Pittsboro, NC organic pesticides and general equipment and supplies
- Gempler's 800-382-8473; Madison, WI pheromone traps, IPM supplies
- Great Lakes IPM 989-268-5693; Vestaburg, MI pheromone traps, IPM supplies
- GreenMethods.com 603-942-8925; Nottingham, NH IPM supplies, books, biopesticides, biocontrol agents
- Hydro-Gardens 888-693-0578; Colorado Springs, CO greenhouse supplies, organic fertilizers, pest management supplies, beneficial insects, books, seeds, general supplies
- IPM Laboratories, Inc. 315-497-2063; Locke, NY biocontrol agents
- Johnny's Selected Seeds 877-564-6697; Winslow, ME seeds and general supplies for vegetable, herb, and cut flower production
- Koppert Biological Systems, Inc. 800-928-8827; Romulus, MI biocontrol agents and pollinators
- Peaceful Valley Farm Supply 888-784-1722; Grass Valley, CA row covers, pest management, tools, propagation supplies, etc.
- Pittsboro Feed 919-542-2454; Pittsboro, NC seeds, general supplies and equipment, organic pesticides, plus chicken, turkey, duck and guinea chicks and feed
- Seven Springs Farm Supply 540-650-3554, 800-540-9181; Check, VA organic soil amendments, fertilizers, pest management, row covers, growing mixes, and more
- Symbiont Biological Pest Management 828-297-2884; Sugar Grove, NC biocontrol agents, farmscaping consultation
- Syngenta Bioline, Inc. 805-986-8265; Oxnard, CA biocontrol agents
This document is a partial list of resources for growers and does not imply endorsement by North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, or North Carolina Cooperative Extension of any of the companies, products, or organizations listed.
