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Identifying common insect pests and diseases of herbaceous perennials

The information presented here about common diseases, insect pests and mites was developed from the publication A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Herbaceous Perennials by Jan Byrne and Raymond A. Cloyd. Purchase this in a pocket-sized guide for reference in the orchard from MSU Extension (publication E-2981).

For reference: Glossary of terms

Guide cover
Insects and nematodes

Chewing pests

Sucking pests

Boring pests

Mining pests

Pest nematodes

 

Diseases

Bacterial diseases

Fungal leaf spots

Mildews

Phytoplasmas

Root and stem rots

Rust and smuts

Seedling diseases

Viruses

Wilts
The MSU IPM Program maintains this site as an access point to pest management information at MSU. The IPM Program is administered within the Department of Entomology, fueled by research from the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, delivered to citizens through MSU Extension, and proud to be a part of Project GREEEN.
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Updated 8/16/07