The Landscape and Ornamental Pest Management program's objective is to develop management systems that allow the quality of plantings to be maintained while minimizing the public health and environmental risks associated with pesticide applications to residential and public grounds. Further we seek to help the public protect themselves and their properties from native and exotic invasive pests.
We maintain an active Extension and Outreach program in the following areas:
- Insect pests of ornamentals
- Exotic invasive forest pests
- Hitch-hiking pests on ornamental crops and solid wood packing material
- Alternative outreach research network (ACORN) for home gardeners
Websites
Landscape Entomology Laboratory
Our goal is to promote the design of indoor and outdoor landscapes that can be maintained with a minimum of pesticide use. Research, extension and teaching efforts promote the biological and natural control of pests in forests, urban landscapes, nurseries, greenhouses and Christmas trees.Author: Dr. Cliff Sadof
Emerald Ash Borer in Indiana
The Emerald Ash Borer is changing the face of Indiana landscapes by destroying its ash trees. Use this web site to find out where EAB is located, how to combat this invasive pest, and what you can do to preserve ash trees in Indiana.Authors: Dr. Cliff Sadof, Jodie Ellis
Indiana Gypsy Moth Information
Find information on recent Gypsy Moth developments, management and control strategies, and the distribution of this exotic invasive species.Author: Jodie Ellis
Indiana's "Most Unwanted" Invasive Plant Pests - CAPS
The "Most Unwanted" Invasive Plant Pest List is compiled yearly by the Indiana Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) State Survey Committee (SSC). The list identifies exotic species, invasive species, and pests regulated by state or federal laws.Author: Larry Bledsoe
Alternative Control Outreach Research Network
Our goal in highlighting alternatives is to provide you, the home gardener, pest control methods that you can test in your own home garden. To help us, and other gardeners, determine which methods work (and which do not), please let us know about your experience trying a particular alternative.Authors: Dr. Robert J. O'Neil, Dr. Cliff Sadof
Biological Control Laboratory
Our research examines basic and applied aspects of the impact of natural enemies on pest dynamics in several crop systems. Our basic research is focused on determining the underlying mechanisms of predator-prey dynamics at the behavioral and population levels.Author: Dr. Robert J. O'Neil
Turfgrass Entomology and Applied Ecology Laboratory
Research in Dr. Richmonds’ laboratory focuses on trophic interactions and their consequences/implications for turfgrass systems at ecological scales ranging from the population to the community. We are examining how soil fertility and other management practices influence the expression of endophyte mediated resistance and interactions between insect pests and their natural enemies.Author: Doug Richmond
Landscape and Ornamentals Publications
Staff
Dr. Cliff Sadof
Professor, Landscape & Ornamental, Biological ControlOffice Phone: 494-5983
Office Number: SMTH B1A
Lab Number: SMTH B78
Office Phone: 494-7738
Fax: 494-2152
Email: csadof@purdue.edu
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Jodie Ellis
Exotic Insects Education CoordinatorOffice Phone: (765) 494-0822
Office Number: SMTH 131
Fax: (765) 494-0535
Email: ellisj@purdue.edu
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Larry Bledsoe
Research AssistantCAPS Coordinator
Office Phone: 494-8324
Office Number: SMTH B1E
Lab Number: Smith B-1E
Office Phone: 494-7734
Fax: 494-2152
Email: lbledsoe@purdue.edu
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