IPM Scouting in herbaceous perennials
Identifying common insect pests and diseases of herbaceous perennials
The information presented here about common diseases, insect pests and mites was developed from the publication A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Herbaceous Perennials by Jan Byrne and Raymond A. Cloyd. Purchase this in a pocket-sized guide for reference in the orchard from MSU Extension Bookstore (publication E-2981).
For reference: Glossary of terms
Common insect pests and diseases of herbaceous perennials
Identify by:
Insects and nematodes
- Chewing pests
- Sucking pests
- Boring pests
- Mining pests
- Pest nematodes
Diseases
- Bacterial diseases
- Fungal leaf spots
- Mildews
- Phytoplasmas
- Root and stem rots
- Rust and smuts
- Seedling diseases
- Viruses
- Wilts