Disease and Pest Management Resources

IPM Scouting Guide for Common Problems of High Tunnel and Greenhouse Vegetable Crops in Kentucky (ID-235)
IPM Scouting Guide for Common Problems of Cucurbit Crops in Kentucky (ID-91)
IPM Scouting Guide for Common Pests of Solanaceous Crops in Kentucky (ID-172)
IPM Scouting Guide for Common Problems of Cole Crops in Kentucky (ID-216)
IPM Scouting Guide for Common Problems of Legume Vegetables in Kentucky (ID-227)
IPM Scouting Guide for Common Pests of Sweet Corn in Kentucky (ID-184)
Veggie Scout Website (Link)

Commercial Spray Schedule for Field Production of Summer Squash and Zucchini (Link)
Commercial Spray Schedule for Field Production of Pumpkin (Link)
Commercial Spray Schedule for High Tunnel Production of Cucumbers (Link)
Commercial Spray Schedule for Field Production of Cucumbers (Link)
Commercial Spray Schedule for High Tunnel Production of Tomatoes (Link)
Commercial Spray Schedule for Field Production of Solanaceous Crops (Link)

Blossom End Rot (CCD-FS-11)
If a nutrient-related issue is suspected, a plant tissue test along with a current soil test is recommended in order to help accurately diagnose the cause of the issue. UK does not currently offer plant tissue testing, but there are several laboratories across the state that do provide this service. Contact your county extension agent or the lab directly for assistance with the proper sampling procedure.
Soil tests can be submitted to the UK Division of Regulatory Services (http://soils.rs.uky.edu/) through your county cooperative extension office. Contact your ANR or Horticulture extension agent for assistance on the proper way to collect a soil sample.

Disease Management & Production Information (Commercial)

Biological Products for Tomato Disease Management PPFS-VG-24
Cleaning & Sanitizing Commercial Greenhouse Surfaces PPFS-GH-07
Greenhouse Sanitation PPFS-GH-04
Integrated Crop Management for Kentucky Cabbage IPM-11
Integrated Pest Management Grower Manual - Pepper (Kentucky) IPM-13
Integrated Pest Management Grower Manual - Pumpkin (Kentucky) IPM-12
Integrated Pest Management Scout Manual - Sweet Corn (Kentucky) IPM-10
Post Harvest Management of Acorn Squash video
Rotating Cut Flowers Within a Tomato High Tunnel Production System CCD-FS-23
Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook link
Sweetpotato Production for Kentucky ID-195
Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers (whole publication, 1.5 MB) ID-36

General Vegetable Diseases

Botrytis Blight PPFS-GEN-19
Damping-off of Vegetables & Herbaceous Ornamentals PPFS-GEN-03
Edema PPFS-GEN-18
Fusarium Wilts of Vegetable Crops PPFS-VG-15
IPM Scouting Guide for Common Problems of High Tunnel & Greenhouse Vegetable Crops In Kentucky ID-235
Powdery Mildew PPFS-GEN-02
Root-knot Nematode in Vegetable Cropping Systems PPFS-VG-28
Sclerotinia Diseases of Vegetable Crops PPFS-VG-29
Southern Blight PPFS-GEN-16

Cucurbit Vegetable Diseases

Bacterial Wilt of Cucurbits PPFS-VG-11
Bacterial Wilt of Cucurbits Quick Facts PPFS-VG-11-QF
Cucurbit Downy Mildew in Kentucky PPFS-VG-27
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Forecasting System (Link)
Fruit Rots of Cucurbits PPFS-VG-07
Gummy Stem Blight and Black Rot of Cucurbits PPFS-VG-08
IPM Scouting Guide for Common Problems of Cucurbit Crops in Kentucky (1.8 MB) ID-91
Leaf Spot Diseases of Cucurbits PPFS-VG-10
Powdery Mildew of Cucurbits: Identification & Management video
Phytophthora Blight of Cucurbits and Peppers PPFS-VG-04
Yellow Vine Decline of Cucurbits PPFS-VG-12

Solanceous Vegetable Diseases

Bacterial Canker of Tomato PPFS-VG-06
Bacterial Spot of Pepper & Tomato PPFS-VG-17
Blackleg & Bacterial Soft Rot of Potato PPFS-VG-18
Blossom End Rot CCD-FS-11
Early Blight & Septoria Leaf Spot of Tomato - Disease Management for Commercial Growers PPFS-VG-25
Early Blight & Septoria Leaf Spot of Tomato - Disease Management for Residential Growers PPFS-VG-26
IPM Scouting Guide for Common Pests of Solanaceous Crops in Kentucky (2 MB) ID-172
Phytophthora Blight of Cucurbits and Peppers PPFS-VG-04

Misc. Vegetable Crop Diseases

Black Rot of Crucifers PPFS-VG-01
IPM Scouting Guide for Common Problems of Cole Crops in Kentucky (5.3 MB) ID-216
IPM Scouting Guide for Common Problems of Legume Vegetables in Kentucky (6.2 MB) ID-227
IPM Scouting Guide for Common Pests of Sweet Corn in Kentucky (1 MB) ID-184
Lettuce Drop Disease: Identification & Potential Management Options video