Discovering How Cover Crops Impact Cropland Habitat for Pests: Voles, Slugs, and Other Pests

This webinar will focus on how cover crops can create habitat for pests like voles and slugs. It is Part 1 of a 2 part series.

Pest problems like voles, slugs and army worms tend to be cyclical in nature and can have dramatic impacts when there's an outbreak. Understanding the role that cover crops and no-till can play in creating the conditions for these pest to thrive can help producers make management decisions. This webinar is first of a two-part series dealing with managing cover crops and tillage to minimize pest problems.

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This webinar will focus on how a producer can manage their cover crops and no-till systems to reduce pest problems, e.g. voles and slugs.

This webinar is the second in a series to help producers and conservationists determine what can be done to manage the habitat of potential pest. Timing of cover crop termination, use of "rotary hoes", and other simple tips that can help discourage pest like voles, slugs and army worms will be covered.

The specific mention of product names is provided for informational purposes only and does not imply endorsement of these products or the companies that make them by USDA.