Alison Arnold, an NC State Agricultural Extension Agent, will discuss and lead a conversation about how you can apply Integrated Pest Management principles to your home garden.

“Quick fixes,” such as chemical controls (both organic and conventional) for pest management, do not always provide a long term solution and can also impact beneficial insects and other non-targeted organisms.  It’s time gardeners begin to make pest management choices utilizing a strategy of methods that provide long term environmentally supportive results.

Alison is responsible for all consumer horticulture topics in Buncombe County including the Buncombe Master Gardener program.