Balancing Bugs

December 15, 2005

USU entomologist Diane Alston says biorational approaches to integrated pest management are viable alternatives to harmful pesticides. Such approaches use a combination of insect growth regulation, conservation of biological agents and application of microbial insecticides, as well as insect attractants and repellents, to affect insects' communication systems.

For more information, contact Diane Alston, professor, Biology Department, College of Science and Extension entomology specialist, Utah State University, 435-797-2516; dianea@biology.usu.edu.

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