Rion Greenhouse

Author: U.S. Govt

This page will give you information about environmental requirements specifically

relating to the production of many types of agricultural crops grown in nurseries

and greenhouses, such as ornamental plants and specialty fruits and vegetables.

* Facts and Figures

* Alternatives to Methyl Bromide

* Best Management Practices

Related publications from the Ag Center

Nurseries and greenhouses

Facts and Figures

Nurseries and greenhouses are classified in Standard Industrial Code

01 (Agricultural Production - Crops). Nurseries have SIC Code 0181; greenhouses

are classified

as SIC 0182. The Ag Center separates these businesses into a separate

category

on this web site, because their practices differ considerably from

those of field crop production.

Alternatives to Methyl Bromide

Case studies illustrate the fact that materials do exist which

can manage pests where methyl bromide is now used. The alternative materials

and methods

discussed

here are not intended to be complete replacements for methyl bromide,

but tools which are effective on the pests that are currently controlled

by this

pesticide.

The case studies described here were chosen because of their level

of development and availability, and should not be construed to be the

only

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