This workshop is designed to educate you on biological control of insect pests. It will teach you about new ways to approach insect pest control in home gardens- ways that do not involve the use of chemical insesticides. The workshop will not give answers on how to control a specific pest, but it will hopefully give you enough information to experiment with alternative control practices in your home garden.

The following topics will be covered during the 3-hour workshop:

- What is biological control?

- Know the natural enemies: predators, parasitoids and pathogens.

- Why plant flowers in your landscape and garden?

- Tips for purchasing and using natural enemies.

- Alternative insecticides.

- Using ACORN Alternative Control Guide (ACG).

- Discover biological control at home and conduct garden research (Optional).