Integrated Pest Management Manual For Landscape Pests In British Columbia

Describes the basic knowledge required by a pest control operator to conduct an integrated pest management (IPM) program for common pests found in buildings and structural sites in British Columbia. The first part introduces the IPM concept and its main components, reviews preventive strategies and controls, and describes preferred pesticides currently used in structural IPM programs. The second part contains chapters each outlining examples of IPM programs for structural pests commonly found in British Columbia, including ants, cockroaches, fleas, termites, beetles, silverfish, moths, rodents, and birds. The final part contains general information on the safe use of pesticides, as well as the characteristics of pesticides commonly used in structural pest control. Each chapter includes a list of learning objectives and study questions for review.

Completely revised and expanded, Pests of Landscape Trees and Shrubs, 3rd Edition, is a comprehensive, how-to integrated pest management (IPM) resource for landscapers, arborists, home gardeners, retailers, and parks and grounds managers. This easy-to-use guide covers hundreds of insects, mites, nematodes, plant diseases, and weeds that can damage California landscapes. The book's 435 pages present the practical experience and research-based advice of more than 100 University of California (UC) and industry experts, including: • Pest-resistant plants and landscape design • Planting, irrigating, and other cultural practices that keep plants healthy • Conserving natural enemies to biologically control pests • Efficient monitoring so you know when to act • Selective pesticides and when their use may be warranted • Numerous references to regularly-updated, online guides with more pesticide choices and the latest IPM practices Inside you'll find: • 575 high-quality, color photographs to help you recognize the causes of plant damage and identify pests and their natural enemies. 140 more than the previous edition! • 101 line drawings and charts of pest biology and control techniques • Problem-solving tables to help you diagnose the pests and maladies of more than 200 genera of alphabetically-listed trees and shrubs Also in the 3rd Edition are dozens of newly added pests, including those affecting azaleas, camellias, hibiscus, camphor, eucalyptus, liquidambar, oaks, maples, palms, pines, olive, roses, and sycamores.