Mushrooms

At Penn State

PA Mushroom IPM Handbook (PDF)- Purchase a hard copy of this manual from the PSU Ag Publications & Distribution Center

Mushroom Growers' Information Site

Diseases

Pests

Pesticides available for use in Agaricus Mushroom production [Spanish version]

The Safe and Proper Use of Disinfectants and Sanitizers on Mushroom Farms

Disinfectants Available to Use on Mushroom Farms

Pest Management Information Center

Pesticide Education Program

What you need to know about... (fact sheet series)

Pesticide Education Manual: A guide to safe use and handling - $20.00

Publications - Look here for a complete listing of mushroom-related publications from Penn State

PA Mushroom IPM Handbook (PDF)

Handbook for Commercial Mushroom Growers - 92 page guide

Mushroom Research Center: Various Topics on Compost Quality Control - Video

Pest Management for Mushroom Farmers - Video

HAZfacts: Pesticide Safety Training for Mushroom Workers - Video 

Miscellaneous

Penn State Mushroom Spawn Lab
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The Safe and Proper Use of Disinfectants and Sanitizers on Mushroom Farms

Mushroom Substrate for White Button Mushrooms - From Plant Pathology Department

A Guide to the Fungus Among Us - Penn State Agriculture magazine, summer 1999

How to Grow a Mushroom - Penn State Agriculture magazine, summer 1999

Mushrooms on the Move - Penn State Agriculture magazine, summer 1999

Tasty Wild Mushrooms - Penn State Pointers (poster)

Other Resources

Mushroom Growers Newsletter

CDMS Labels and MSDS Information

Specialists at Penn State:

Daniel Royse - Plant Pathology Extension
David Beyer - Plant Pathology
C. Peter Romaine - Plant Pathology
Shelby Fleischer - Entomology

Find An Expert - Searchable list of experts on specific pests and problems, from Penn State's Extension Resources

Contact your County Extension Office

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