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Cornell University

Cornell University: A Guide to Natural Enemies in North America

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth info on four natural enemies: parasitoids, predators, pathogens, and weed feeders. Great identification of target insects and plants.
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Handout
University of California

Universtiy of Cal/uc Ipm Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you want to know about IPM.How to manage pest and various links to more important info.
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Other

Association of Natural Biocontrol Producers

For Students 9th - 10th
The ANCP site contains information on the history and current research of biological control. This site features profiles of beneficial insects and ANBP events.
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Handout
Province of British Columbia

B.t.k.: An Alternative to Chemical Pesticides [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay describes a natural pesticide, BT, and calls for its use over that of dangerous synthetic pesticides. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Website
Other

Association of Natural Bio Control Producers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is all about integrated pest management. Here you can learn about beneficial producers and consumers.
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Website
Other

Defenders: Biological Pest Control

For Students 9th - 10th
Safe effective natural biological pest control for gardeners at this site from Defenders. Common pest problems, suggestions for prevention & specifics about common insects. Handy tips.
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Website
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Biological Control News

For Students 9th - 10th
News source for Biological Control (no longer published). Posts back issues, which contain in-depth info on field, fruit, vegetable, and nursery crops in regards to insect control.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 9.19 Insect Control

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the different chemical and biological insect control methods.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Alien Invasion: Aquarium Capers

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Evaluate the effectiveness of snails as a biological control to combat the spread of an alien alga in the Mediterranean. Grow and culture algal "mats" on microscope slides to observe the grazing behavior of pond snails.