This guide was compiled by LSU AgCenter experts and includes regulations, precautions and suggestions for pest control in Louisiana. Detailed topics include drift of pesticides, hazards of pesticides to beneficial insects and wildlife, phytotoxicity and use of beneficial insects to control pest populations. A section on organic gardening also is included.
The 2024 guide is still available for purchase in the LSU AgCenter Online Store.
The most recent, updated version includes 2025 Louisiana Field Crops Insect Pest Management Guide and can be found below.