2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

What’s New/What’s Next: Biologicals vs. Traditional Pest Control Methods

Biological pest management products have been available for some time now. As pesticide application laws tighten, current and new biologicals may become your “go to” management option. Which products work best for which pest? What are the pros and cons of use? Do traditional methods still apply?

• Find out what qualifies as biological and what traditional really means
• Examine the challenges of using biologicals in the field
• Explore what the future holds for landscape pest management
  

Timothy M. Abbey
Commercial Horticulture Educator
The Pennsylvania State University Extension
York, PA