Controlling Insects in the Veggie Garden

Consistency is the key to keeping your vegetable garden pest free. Inspect your plants regularly and try non-toxic removal methods before resorting to pesticides.

UF/IFAS Sites

• Home Gardening Integrated Pest Management
• Integrated Pest Management

UF/IFAS Publications

• Managing Nemotodes for the Non-commercial Vegetable Garden
• Natural Products for Insect Pest Management
• Topics: Vegetable Pest Insects
• Vegetable Garden Insects Sheet 1
• Vegetable Garden Insects Sheet 2

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• Anticipating Insect Pests
• FYN Principle #6: Manage Yard Pests Responsibly
• Integrated Pest Management
• Managing Yard Insect Pests
• Nemotodes
• Spot Treating

Other Sites

• Application Equipment for the Home Gardener--North Carolina State University
• Home Garden Pest Problem Solver--Pennsylvania Integrated Pest Management Program
• Insect Pest Management for Organic Crops (PDF)
• Managing Insect and Mite Pests in Vegetable Gardens--Texas Agricultural Extension Service
• Pest Control in Vegetable Gardens--K-State Research and Extension
• Pesticide Safety Guide for Home Gardeners--Alabama Cooperative Extension Service
• Sustainable Practices for Vegetable Production in the South--North Carolina State University
• Vegetable Insect Images--Clemson Extension