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Arkansas Pest Management- Insects, Weeds, and Plant Diseases
"Pest" can mean insects, pathogens causing plant disease, and weeds that cause economic damage to crops.
Pest management refers to "managing" the number of pests through some sort of intervention,
whether cultural, mechanical or chemical. Managing a pest does not mean eradicating
the pest -- those are two very different concepts with different objectives. Viable, long-term management strategies rely on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as
an approach that is sustainable, beneficial to the environment and to the bottom line
of the grower. 
Before using any pesticides, please consult the relevant pesticide guides.
MP44 - Recommended Chemicals for Weed and Brush Control
MP144 - Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas
MP154 - Arkansas Plant Disease Control Product Guide
Commercial pesticide use and licensing is regulated by the Arkansas State Plant Board; persons interested in obtaining a license or certificate should consult Plant Board staff for updated information.
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Training, Licensing & Certification
Requirements to apply pesticides safely and effectively.
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Row Crop Scouting Education and Licensing
Identification and management of insect and disease pests of row crops as well as information on pesticide safety and beneficial insects.
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Plant Diseases
Plant diseases caused by fungi, bacteria and viruses require different approaches for management.
Plant Health Clinic
The state diagnostician identifies and diagnoses diseases on thousands of samples each year - from row crops to fruit trees to ornamentals and grass.
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Weed Management
Weeds rob crops of water and nutrients and some have become resistant to treatment making them difficult to control.
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