Materials

How do growers identify, monitor populations of, and control insect pests?

Lesson Plan:

Overview
Background
Materials
Preparation
Step-by-Step

Exploring Cranberries Web Resources:
Challenges Await You Introductory Presentation (optional)

Demonstration Sweep Net Sample

Student Web Resources:

• Blue Sky Bog Sweep Net Sample
  
  
• Sunrise Bog Sweep Net Sample

Student Worksheets:

• Bugs on My Bog: Sweep Net Results (2 per student pair)
  
  
• Bugs on My Bog: Taking Action (1 per student pair)

Student Handouts:

• Growers’ Association Brief: Insects on Your Bog? (1 per student  pair)
  
  
• Growers’ Association Brief: What is IPM? (1 per student pair)