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Comparative cost estimates between conventional and IPM practices
Biological Control Cost Information
- Association of Natural Biological Control Producers
- University of Kentucky. Vendors of Beneficial Organisms in North America
- Commercial Sources Insect Parasitic Nematodes
- Cornell University: Biological Control. A Guide to Natural Enemies in North America (includes retail supplier list)
- Penn State
Insect-Parasitic Nematodes for the Management of Soil-Dwelling Insects
Supply Houses
Hedgerow/Habitat costs
- Estimated costs and potential benefits for a perennial hedgerow planting, UC Davis
- Hedgerow cost analysis, Central Coast Wilds
- Establishing hedgerows on farms in California, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
Pheromone mating disruption cost studies and trial reports with cost information
Pear
Sample production costs using mating disruption, UC Cooperative Extension
Areawide implementation of mating disruption in pears using puffers, UC Cooperative Extension
Apple
Production practices and sample costs to produce organic apples for the fresh market, UC Cooperative Extension
Walnut
Walnut research reports, UC Fruit & Nut Research and Information Center
Pheromone-based pest management can be cost-effective for walnut growers, California Agriculture journal
Peach
Sample costs to produce processing peaches, cling and freestone extra-early harvested varieties, UC Cooperative Extension
Sample costs to establish and produce processing peaches, cling and freestone late-harvested varieties, UC Cooperative Extension
Smart Sprayer (See a video on the smart sprayer.)
Smart sprayers make sense for orchards, Western Farm Press
'Smart' sprayers help cut pesticide use, saving money and the environment, The Grower
Smart sprayer report, CSU Chico
"Smart" sprayer technology provides environmental and economic benefits in California orchards, California Agriculture journal
Financial Assistance
Environmental Quality Incentives Program, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service