ABSTRACT
The variety of agricultural commodities commonly referred to as “minor crops” is nearly limitless. They include the vegetables, fruits, nuts, herbs, and an everincreasing variety of ethnic produce that are commonly found in the fresh foods section of the local supermarket. But minor crops also include commercially grown ornamental plants such as trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf grass that are products of the rapidly growing ‘‘green’’ industry. Minor crops suffer from the same pest depredations as the large-acreage major crops and often require specialized pest management practices, including pesticides, to produce a healthy, attractive, and nutritious product for the consumer.
