Mushrooms

At Penn State

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

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Mushroom Growers' Information Site

Diseases

• Verticillium Dry Bubble Fact Sheet [Spanish version]
  
• Trichoderma Green Mold of Mushrooms
  
• Bacterial Blotch
  
• Cob Web/Mildew Disease
  

Pests

• Sciarid Flies
  
• Phorid Flies
  
• Nematodes

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

The Safe and Proper Use of Disinfectants and Sanitizers on Mushroom Farms [Spanish Version]

Disinfectants Available to Use on Mushroom Farms

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Pest Management Information Center

• Crop Profile for Mushrooms in Pennsylvania

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Pesticide Education Program

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

• Disposing of a Pesticide (PDF)
  
• Protecting Yourself When Using Pesticides (PDF)
  
• Reading a Pesticide Label (PDF)
  
• Storing a Pesticide (PDF)
  
• Respiratory Protective Devices for Pesticides (PDF)
  
• Pesticide Storage and Security (PDF)
  

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

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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 

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Miscellaneous

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

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)

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Other Resources

Mushroom Growers Newsletter

CDMS Labels and MSDS Information

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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