Scouting fields is the way to identify diseases and insects in crops. Developing an IPM program for the farm or improving the existing one is what this service is about. Establishment of action thresholds, development of control measures and scout of the field is done paying special attention to critical areas (i.e. wet spots, field edges, weak crop spots).
- Detection and identification of pests with recommendations on herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, nematicides to apply after a thorough inspection of the field. Different chemistries and timing of application are discussed with clients.
- Nematodes ID and their best management practices (crop rotation, fumigation, nematicides, and biological control) are discussed with clients. Sampling protocol and laboratory to send the samples are included in the recommendations. Grid sampling method development for each field.
- An IPM sheet with recommendations is issued.