In the Trenches

Practical Biological Control for the Interiorscape Industry

Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition (TPIE)January 18, 2012

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

The Association of Natural Biocontrol Producers (ANBP)

Dr. Norm LepplaDirector, IPM Program

Ent/Nem DepartmentUniversity of FloridaGainesville, Floridahttp://ipm.ifas.ufl.edu

Dr. Lynn M. LeBeck, Executive DirectorAssociation of Natural Biocontrol Producers

Clovis, Californiahttp://www.anbp.org 

ANBP is a professional, non-profit association representing the biological pest management industry. Augmentative biological control utilizes beneficial insects, mites and nematodes to manage plant and animal pests in agriculture, communities and natural areas. ANBP membership includes producers, distributors and users of natural enemies, as well as allied industry supporters, university researchers, Extension agents and regulators. www.anbp.org

The Association of Natural Biocontrol Producers (ANBP)

In the Trenches- Meet the Experts

Managing Mealybugs and Other PestsCarol GlenisterEntomologist, IPM Laboratories, Inc.Locke, New York

What Can Beneficial Nematodes Do For You?Suzanne Wainwright-EvansBuglady ConsultingSlatington, Pennsylvania

Mite ManagementKim Gallagher HortonCalifornia Production & Technical AdvisorBiobest USA, Inc.McFarland, California

Session at 3:30 pm will have live natural enemies to see and opportunities to ask questions

In the Trenches- Hands-On Biological Control Workshop

Geri CashionTechnical IPM Consultant

EcoSolutions, Inc. Palm Harbor, Florida

• What types of beneficial insects, mites, and nematodes are available, and for what pests.• How to order, evaluate, handle, and apply natural enemies.• What questions to ask to get started and

where to find answers

Visit the ANBP Booth #2523