Title: Unit 2 Lab Assignment
Course: SLF 112 Integrated Pest Management > Section: SLF 112 Integrated Pest Management

Unit 2 Lab Assignment

IPM Profile for a Local Food Crop (25 points)

Tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris, is a serious pest of alfalfa being grown for seed.
For this assignment, research one pest common to a fruit or vegetable crop and identify IPM control strategies.

Under the direction of your instructor, select one fruit or vegetable crop to examine for this assignment. Begin your research by finding information from the University of Illinois Extension & Outreach site.

Fruit & Vegetable
College of ACES, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign © Board of Trustees

Write a 500-word report that includes:

- An example of one insect or disease pest common to this crop
- One photo of the crop and pest
- A brief profile of this pest
- A timetable or calendar that shows when it appears in your region
- Any phenological indicators that are useful in controlling this pest
- At least two IPM control strategies for this pest
- Citation of web references used for this assignment

Save the document on your computer, and submit it via the Dropbox found on the course home page.

 | Unit 2 Lab Assignment Rubric
Points | Description
12 | Accurately reflects current practices and understanding
8 | Proper punctuation and sentence structure expressed clearly in your own words
5 | Images illustrate content accurately with sources and locations identified