Vegetable Bedding Plants Pest Management

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This University of Massachusetts web page has information on integrated pest management (IPM) and organic controls, two practical ways to effectively manage pests on vegetable bedding plants. Vegetable bedding plants are commonly grown in the Northeast as part of the spring sales mix. Although vegetable bedding plants may only be in the greenhouse for a short period of time, it is important to produce a high quality pest-free transplant.

Go directly to the Biological Control for Insects and Mites section.

Download a table on Scouting Guidelines and Biological Control Options for Vegetable Bedding Plants and Transplants.