Title: Identify plant pests and diseases.
Course: Horticulture Science (18052-I) > Section: Investigating Integrated Pest Management

Identification should include

- listing common plant pests and diseases
- classifying pests (e.g., insect, mite, rodent, weed)
- classifying diseases (e.g., fungal, bacterial, viral)
- diagnosing pest and disease injury.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What pests may become established in the greenhouse?
- What are the major categories of plant pests?
- Why is species selection important in pest management?

Teacher Resource:

Resources for Greenhouse and Nursery Operations and Operators, Virginia Cooperative Extension