Pest Management & Crop Protection
Pest Forecasting Tool Guide
This pest forecasting tool guide explains how to find, use and record forecasts from local models and alerts, helping growers time scouting and sprays around expected pest activity.
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The steps on this page
- Identify forecasts for your crops
- Find your nearest weather station
- Enter or confirm local weather data
- Read the forecast output
- Compare with field scouting results
- Record the forecast date and result
- Decide on scouting or action
- Review forecast accuracy later
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and NOAA.
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