About this episode
Kristy Grigg-McGuffin, Horticulture IPM Specialist from Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs explains what Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is and how you can use it to protect your trees and crops. Additional Resources: You can watch the video of this episode here . Check out a collection of articles related to IPM here. Level up your IPM capabilities by taking an online course for fruit trees here . ABOUT Orchard People, formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, has grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of the monthly guest experts, organizations, and community from around the world. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com . HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCAST The show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward. Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist . Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs. NEWSLETTER Do you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically and beyond? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's FREE monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ BOOKS Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/books COURSES Susan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.com ARTICLES For more information on this topic, click on the links below: How to Prune Fruit Trees: https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/ Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases: https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/ How to Feed Fruit Trees: https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/ The Best Fruit Trees to Grow: https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/ How to Graft Fruit Trees: https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/ These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support! (00:00) - Introduction to the Urban Forestry Radio Show (01:06) - Understanding Pest and Disease Problems in Fruit Trees (01:50) - Introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (02:09) - Meet the Expert: Kristy Grigg McGuffin (03:31) - The History and Evolution of IPM (04:45) - The Role of DDT and Early Pest Control Methods (06:11) - IPM Practices and Their Benefits (07:29) - IPM for Organic and Conventional Growers (08:32) - Learning and Implementing IPM (10:59) - Practical Examples of IPM: San Jose Scale (14:17) - Training and Resources for IPM Scouts (20:02) - Monitoring and Inspecting Your Fruit Trees (22:22) - Understanding Tree Health Holistically (23:24) - Dealing with Aphids: Real-Life Experiences (24:15) - Best Practices for Apple Tree Management (25:38) - Essential Tools for Tree Care (28:23) - Resources for Tree Care in the US and Canada (31:37) - Listener Questions and Expert Advice: History and Observations Approach vs. Quick Fix (37:08) - Managing Japanese Beetles (40:41) - Preventing Fruit Rot in Cherry Trees (43:26) - Conclusion and Additional Resources