This site offers photographic keys to help diagnose and solve plant problems, using Integrated Pest Management principles.

Initial development of this site in 1998, was made possible by a grant from the Northeast Regional IPM Grants Program, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

New Educational Resource Section! - Downloadable posters on "Sustainable Lawn Care" and diversify your garden with "Expert Plant Picks". Here are examples of available posters: "Mow Right, Feed Right, Water Right" for lawns, and Persian parrotia (tree) in "Expert Plant Picks". A full list of the available posters is available on the Educational Resources page.

Low resolution files are available for viewing and printing and high resolution files are available for printing posters up to 24" X 28". Download page.

A new "Expert Plant Picks" banner was added on 11/18/11 for use at events, field days etc. It will print up to 6 feet long. It is located on the poster download page.

Five new pest posters added 12/2/2011! The complete list is under the the Educational Resources page, but here is a sample of the "brown marmorated stink bug."

Please use Adobe Reader 7 or higher to download the PDF files. The latest vesion of Adobe Reader can be found at : http://get.adobe.com/reader/

For site directions and basic IPM information please choose from the list below:
Site Directions
Instructions for Submitting Plant or Insect Samples
Developing Diagnostic and Decision Making Skills
Non-Chemical Control Strategies For Pests and Diseases
How to Decide When to Take Action Against a Pest, Disease, or Environmental Problem.