INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PROJECT GUIDE TO INTERNET RESOURCES

Hope Brooks

TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE DESCRIPTION & CONTENT AUDIENCE & PURPOSE ASSUMPTIONS OF THE GUIDE ORGANIZATION OF THE GUIDE GENERAL TIPS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION RESOURCES PENN STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENTOMOLOGY IOWA STATE ENTOMOLOGY INDEX OF INTERNET RESOURCES ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA ACADEMIC RESOURCES CAB DIRECT CATALOG OF U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEST MANAGEMENT JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY CONCLUDING MATERIALS AUTHORS REMARKS WORKS CITED 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

PREFACE

DESCRIPTION & CONTENT The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Project Guide to Internet Resources contains useful resources for integrated pest management, including entomological publications, information on insect pests, and current management guides for insect pests. The guide is intended to help students efficiently locate, use, and cite the various resources contained within. The guide includes two types of resources, agricultural extension and academic IPM resources. Agricultural extension resources include abstracts describing agricultural extension websites and the Entomological Society of America. These resources contain information on insect pest identification, life cycles, and management. Academic resources include abstracts describing a periodical index of life sciences, the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications, and multiple entomology journals. These resources contain advanced research in the fields of entomology and pest management. AUDIENCE & PURPOSE The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Project Guide to Internet Resources is intended for students in Entomology 314: Management of Insect Pests of Ornamentals, Entomology 315: Field Crops Entomology, and Entomology 317: Turfgrass Insect Pest Management. The guide is meant to aid them in producing their final project, a working IPM plan for an insect pest, by providing practical management techniques and advanced research from entomological publications. ASSUMPTIONS OF THE GUIDE It is assumed that students using the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Project Guide to Internet Resources have, at the minimum, a limited background in entomology and the tenants of IPM provided by the introductory course, Entomology 313: Introduction to Entomology. In addition, it is expected that students are using the guide for their final project, a working IPM plan for an insect pest. The guide assumes that there are varying levels of expertise in entomology and IPM. This assumption is combatted by containing resources for all levels of expertise, including simplified explanations of management techniques and insect biology from agricultural extension resources as well as technically-advanced research from journals.

ORGANIZATION OF THE GUIDE The organization of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Project Guide to Internet Resources is outlined in the table of contents. The Preface describes the guide and provides tips for effective use. Resources are divided into two sections, Agricultural and Academic Extension Resources. The Agricultural Extension Resources section contains the Penn State Department of Entomology webpage, the Iowa State Entomology Index of Internet Resources, and the Entomological Society of Americas webpage. These resources are organized by locality, from the most local resource, the Penn State Department of Entomology, to the least local resource, the Entomological Society of America. The academic resources section contains the periodical index, CAB Direct, as well as the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications, the International Journal of Pest Management, and the Journal of Applied Entomology. These resources are organized by scope, from the international periodical index, CAB Direct, to specific journals like the Journal of Applied Entomolgy. The Authors Remarks section contains the authors concluding remarks and is followed by the Works Cited. URL links and bibliographic information are provided for each resource. In addition, written abstracts are provided for each resource, outlining their content and scope. Sample articles from the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications, the International Journal of Pest Management, and the Journal of Applied Entomology are provided to help students determine the relevancy and usability of the resource. The Your Project section of each abstract addresses each resources relevancy to creating a working IPM plan for an insect. Concise tips for the use of resources are provided below each the Your Project section. GENERAL TIPS In order to use the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Project Guide to Internet Resources more effectively, students should follow these general tips: 1. Peruse the Preface of the guide to determine the appropriateness of the scope and content, audience, and purpose of this guide as a whole. 2. Check the Your Project section of each abstract to determine the relevancy of the resources. 3. Read the tips in order to navigate the resources more efficiently. 4. Read useful abstracts completely to avoid misuse and to facilitate the completion of the final IPM project. 5. Cite sources take from this guide in either APA or MLA format. These formats can be found on the Purdue Online Writing Lab.
HTTP://OWL.ENGLISH.PURDUE.EDU/

AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION RESOURCES

PENN STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENTOMOLOGY HTTP://ENTO.PSU.EDU/ The Penn State Department of Entomology webpage is an information hub for prospective and current students, researchers, and the public. The site contains links to the Entomology minor and Agroecology major for undergraduates and provides information on courses, funding, and research for prospective graduate students. In addition, the Department of Entomology webpage dissects current research in the department into areas including chemical ecology; disease biology and ecology; ecological applications; and pollinator biology, health and ecology. Short descriptions of each research focus and links to the primary researchers personal pages are provided. The site provides the general public with insect identification, pesticide education, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) resources, and more. YOUR PROJECT For students working on their final IPM project, the Department of Entomology webpage has Insect Fact Sheets for over 100 insects, giving information on insect biology, life cycle, crop damage, and management options. Insect images are provided to aid in identification of insects and pests. The website also contains a link to the Pennsylvania IPM page, granting students access to a working definition of IPM, a list of resources ranging from IPM webinars to extension publications, and the contact information for local agricultural extension agencies. Furthermore, the webpage links to the Department of Entomologys Biological Control Resources page and Pesticide Education Program page. These resources are useful in describing insect pest management strategies. TIPS Use the Insect Fact Sheets to access quick information on insect biology, life cycle, crop damage, and management options. Use the Insect Advice from Extension to access an insect image gallery, the Penn State IPM website, and the contact information of local agricultural extension agencies.

IOWA STATE ENTOMOLOGY INDEX OF INTERNET RESOURCES HTTP://WWW.ENT.IASTATE.EDU/LIST/ The Iowa State Entomology Index of Internet Resources is a directory and search engine of entomological resources available online. Internet resources are grouped by content type, taxonomic group, or entomological subdiscipline. Within each grouping, specialized information is provided. For instance, each taxonomic group may have a series of links to bibliographies, identification keys, and professional societies. Each resource is described in a one to three sentence summary explaining its content, scope, and relevancy. Overall, the index contains an array of links to general entomological databases, directories, and image galleries. The website also provides links to journals and newsletters, research programs, and institutions engaged in the study of entomology. YOUR PROJECT For students working on their final integrated pest management (IPM) project, the Iowa State Entomology Index of Internet Resources contains links to IPM resources categorized by insect taxonomic groups, giving students an overview of IPM plans for their insect pest. More specifically, the indexs listing of pesticide management programs, university pesticide pages, and pesticide databases containing regulatory information provide students with more focused guidance on integrating chemicals into their IPM plans. Lastly, the indexs Biological Control section includes contains useful guides to natural enemies, links to cooperative agricultural pest surveys, and the USDA-APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine website. TIPS To access content more efficiently, use the Advanced Search bar at the top of the page to narrow search results down to content type, state, and taxonomic group. Search for Pennsylvania under Whats In Your State? to find information relevant to Pennsylvania insect pests.

ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA HTTP://ENTSOC.ORG/RESOURCES/SYSTEMATICS_RESOURCES The Entomological Society of America (ESA) webpage is a site which allows members of the ESA to network with one another, share publications, and outreach to the greater scientific community. The site maintains a detailed meeting schedule to facilitate networking opportunities for entomologists. In order to share publications, the site has a bookstore, periodicals, and publishing services for ESA members. Although the site has member resources which cannot be accessed by nonmembers, it also contains general resources for the public, teachers, and scientists. Nonmembers are provided with entomological links to insect identification services, college and university entomology programs, and a database of common names of insects. YOUR PROJECT For students working on their final integrated pest management (IPM) project, the ESA webpage offers helpful links to insect identification websites, links to other organizations in entomology and related disciplines, and press releases which sometimes contain IPM news. Most importantly, the ESA webpage provides an open-access database of over 2,000 common names of insects and related organisms which are searchable by common name, scientific name, order, family, genus, and species. TIPS Use the ESA News tab to find current news articles published by, about, and for entomologists. Use the ESA webpages Plant-Insect Ecosystems section to peruse recent records, news, and meeting minutes of the Plant-Insect Ecosystems section of the ESA.

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

CAB DIRECT HTTP://WWW.CABDIRECT.ORG.EZACCESS.LIBRARIES.PSU.EDU/ Centre for Agricultural Bioscence (CAB) Direct is an electronic bibliographic database that compiles a users CABI database subscriptions into one, allowing easy access to digital and print applied life science journal articles, abstracts, bibliographic records, and more. CAB Direct grants access to over 9 million abstracts and over 130,000 full text articles hosted by CAB International. This database contains resources for all aspects of agriculture, including plant protection, entomology, and integrated pest management (IPM). CAB Direct also provides access to current articles and abstracts related to insect biology and physiology, general IPM guidelines, and crop-specific IPM guidelines. YOUR PROJECT For students working on their final IPM project, CAB Direct functions as an effective portal to multiple databases. General searches yield articles for students with all levels of expertise in entomology and IPM. For instance, an unrefined search about aphids yielded introductory books on aphid biology, as well as highly technical papers like Aphid Vector Affected by Electrostatics. Most importantly, CAB Direct provides general IPM guidelines and crop-specific IPM guidelines that focus equally on all insect control methods. TIPS Use the Thesaurus to find broad and specific terminology related to search subjects, organism scientific names, and references to preferred search terms. Use the Advanced Search option to specify publication date, language, and document type. Also, use the Show option to limit results to full text articles.

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CATALOG OF U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS HTTP://CATALOG.GPO.GOV/F The Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP) is a database that helps readers locate electronic and print copies of federal publications produced across agencies on a variety of subjects. Previously the online counterpart to the Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications, the CGP contains over 500,000 records from July 1976 to the present day. The database provides links to subsets of the full CGP for more efficient searching, including the Congressional Serial Set, Congressional Publications, Historic Shelflist, and more. In addition, the database contains a Locate a Library feature to help locate particular publications or assistance. YOUR PROJECT For students working on their final integrated pest management (IPM) project, the CGP contains articles on insect pests, their biology, and case-specific control of certain insect pests. It is important to note that the CGP focuses extensively on regulated insect pests and contains little information on other insect pests. For instance, there are no search results for the Seed Corn Maggot, Delia platura, a Pennsylvania insect pest that feeds upon soybean seeds. Yet, the nonindigenous tropical soda apple (TSA) tortoise beetle, Gratiana boliviana, is addressed in the USDA Agricultural Research Services article Biologically Based Techniques for Control of Insect Pests. The article provides a general description of programs to control disease-vectoring thrips and Lepidoptera species using various biological control systems. The USDAs esearch found that herbivory by insect pests like the tropical soda apple (TSA) tortoise beetle, Gratiana boliviana, induced plant defenses in TSA, in turn reducing herbivory by generalist species like thrips. TIPS When searching, use the Bookshelf option to keep important articles in one place for one browsing session. Bookshelf entries will be deleted at the end of the session. Use the subsets of the full CGP, found under Advanced Search, for more detailed searching of collections.
SAMPLE ARTICLE USDA-ARS (2007). BIOLOGICALLY BASED TECHNIQUES FOR CONTROL OF INSECT PESTS. INSECT BEHAVIOR AND BIOCONTROL RESEARCH UNIT. RETRIEVED FROM HTTP://OWL.ENGLISH.PURDUE.EDU/OWL/RESOURCE/560/10/.

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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEST MANAGEMENT

HTTP://WWW.TANDF.CO.UK/JOURNALS/TF/09670874.HTML

The International Journal of Pest Management is an academic journal that publishes research and review papers on plant pest and disease control in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, conservation, and research. In addition to publishing research and review papers, the journal publishes taxonomic keys and diagnostic tools to aid in insect pest identification and control. The journal also contains a forum section that facilitates discourse between readers and authors on pressing issues in integrated pest management (IPM) such as the relationship of pest management with farming and rural development. Overall, the journal has a strong focus on the control and assessment of insect pests using IPM tactics. YOUR PROJECT For students working on their final IPM project, the International Journal of Pest Management provides taxonomic keys and diagnostic tools to aid in the identification the insect pest. Research papers and review papers provide in-depth information on insect biology, sampling techniques, and experimental IPM methods of insect controls. For instance, the paper Evaluation of Different Management Strategies for Lipaphis pseudobrassicae (Davis) on Brassica juncea, describes the experimental IPM plan for the aphid pest Lipaphis psuedobrassicaee on Indian mustad, Brassica juncea L. Treatments with neem seed powder, azadirachtin, imidacloprid seed coating, and an the fungi Metarhizium anisopliae were tested, and it was found that azadiracthin sprays were effective for aphid control. This paper illustrates the fundamentals of IPM, including dependence on biological controls like Metarhizium anisopliae, as well as chemical controls. In addition, the paper functions as a practical guide for students producing an experimental IPM plan of their own. TIPS Take care to access the site via the Penn State library website, using a Penn State user ID and password. Use the provided search bar to search for articles within the International Journal of Pest Management or the entire EBSCO Host website.
SAMPLE ARTICLE HUJA, D. B., AHUJA, U. R., KALYAN, R. K., SHARMA, Y. K., DHANDAPANI, A. A., & MEENA, P. C. (2009). EVALUATION OF DIFFERENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR LIPAPHIS PSEUDOBRASSICAE (DAVIS) ON BRASSICA JUNCEA. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEST MANAGEMENT , 55 (1), 11-18. DOI:10.1080/09670870802422580

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JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY

HTTP://ONLINELIBRARY.WILEY.COM/JOURNAL/10.1111/%28ISSN%291439-0418

The Journal of Applied Entomology is an academic journal that publishes articles and abstracts related to the control of insects, mites, and spiders in agriculture, forestry, and storage. More specifically, the journal focuses on the economic impact of certain insect pests, experimental integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, and the ecology of insect pests. To date, the Journal of Applied Entomology has been published since 1914, and access is provided to all issues from 1914 to the present. YOUR PROJECT For students working on their final IPM project, the Journal of Applied Entomology provides journal articles that include the economic impact of insect pests, experimental IPM strategies, and the ecology of insect pests. Articles within the journal are typically very specific, and they contain advanced technical details. This resource proves especially helpful for students with extensive backgrounds in entomology, IPM, or plant science. For instance, the article Mortality Impact of MON863 Transgenic Maize Roots on Western Corn Rootworm Larvae in the Field, details the effects of the Cry3Bb1 protein in maize on the survivorship of Western Corn Rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera, larvae. To interpret the findings that fewer beetles survived feeding upon MON863 than isoline maize (control maize with the same genes as MON863, except for the gene coding for the Cry3Bb1 protein), advanced knowledge of plant genetics and Western Corn Rootworm biology are needed. TIPS Take care to access the site via the Penn State library website, using a Penn Sate user ID and password. Use the Advanced Search option to search articles by title, author, affiliation, keywords, date, and more.
SAMPLE ARTICLE: CLARK, T. L., FRANK, D. L., FRENCH, B. W., MEINKE, L. J., MOELLENBECK, D., VAUGHN, T. T. AND HIBBARD, B. E. (2012), MORTALITY IMPACT OF MON863 TRANSGENIC MAIZE ROOTS ON WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM LARVAE IN THE FIELD. JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY , 136: 721 729. DOI: 10.1111/J.1439-0418.2012.01709.X

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CONCLUDING MATERIA

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AUTHORS REMARKS The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) final project is a benchmark experience in a students entomology education as well as a fundamental skill for the workplace. By using the IPM Internet Resources Guide, students should have, through research, been introduced to the procedures and tenants of IPM at a field, a forest, and a greenhouse scale. While this guide was produced to aid in students final IPM project, it must be emphasized that whether used commercially, independently, or for the government, the tools of IPM remain the same.

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WORKS CITED

R CAB International (2013). CAB Direct. Retrieved from http://www.cabdirect.org.ezaccess.libraries.psu.edu/. College of Agricultural Sciences (2013). Penn State Department of Entomology. Retrieved from http://ento.psu.edu/. English Department, OWL at Purdue, Writing Lab, & Purdue University (2011). The Purdue Online Writing Lab. Retrieved from http://owl.english.purdue.edu/. Entomological Society of America (2012). Entomological Society of America Homepage. Retrieved from (http://www.entsoc.org/contact). n.p. (2013). International Journal of Pest Management. Retrieved from http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/tf/09670874.html. U.S. Government Printing Office (2013). Catalog of U.S. Government Publications. Retrieved from http://catalog.gpo.gov/F. VanDyk, John (2005). Iowa State Entomology Index of Internet Resources. Retrieved from http://www.ent.iastate.edu/list/. Vidal, Stefan (2013). Journal of Applied Entomology. Retrieved from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com.ezaccess.libraries.psu.edu/journal/10.1111/%28ISSN%291 439-0418.

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