Database of IPM Resources (DIR) Search Engines Note: DIR's Search Engines produce predictable results, and ensure retrieval of the desired information precisely and efficiently. However, if there is difficulty with these searching utilities or to find a specific topic, DIR offers highly customized directories to browse through. In a directory, a general topic can lead to a specific site. These directories can lead to some great discoveries. Keyword Search Engine: For simple Key words search. You can search for words or phrases in the text of the records or you can search for values in the field attributes associated with a record. Enter a Keyword:  Simple Search Engine: This search engine can be used for simple keyword and phrase searches with or without the word combination operator "AND". You can search for words or phrases in the text of the records or you can search for values in the field attributes associated with a record.  We recommend using Simple Search Engine for all simple key words searches. Advanced Search Engine:  You can combine words and phrases by Boolean Operators (AND, OR or NOT). Advanced Search Engine will look for both the preceding and following word or phrase according to the operator rule.  Boolean Operators enable to build more sophisticated queries so you can achieve more  precise results. This search engine is a highly customized and efficient tool for narrowing search parameters. Advanced Search Engine is very useful for retrieving information by region, country, organization, crop, pest type and keyword with or without use of word combination operators AND, OR, or NOT for all search fields. For more information and examples, please visit  Search Help Page. This search Engine can also be used for simple (one value in any cell) or combination (more than one value in any number of cells) searches by keeping 'Search Type' at the  default setting ('Simple' for all rows).  Internet Search Engines: Now you can search through several general search engines (Yahoo, Excite, Infoseek, Lycos, Magellan, AltaVista) from within Database of IPM Resources (DIR).  [Tips for Successful Web Searching - A DIR Resource]  Home Index Add URL New Email