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Pest ManagementPest Management
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)Integrated Pest Management (IPM) An integrated program that relies on An integrated program that relies on
alternate techniques for pest control and alternate techniques for pest control and prevention of garden problems.prevention of garden problems.
IPM does not eliminate pests, instead it IPM does not eliminate pests, instead it endeavors to keep them under control endeavors to keep them under control and reduce damage to a tolerable level.and reduce damage to a tolerable level.
Overuse of PesticidesOveruse of Pesticides
Many insects develop a resistanceMany insects develop a resistance May destroy a beneficial organism that May destroy a beneficial organism that
will attack the pestswill attack the pests Misuse of chemical products may cause Misuse of chemical products may cause
environmental harm environmental harm
Encourage BeneficialsEncourage Beneficials
Ladybug
Ladybug larvae
Lacewing
Predator InsectsPredator Insects
Assassin Bug
Assasin BugAssasin Bug
Parasitic Wasp
Robber Fly
Syrphid or Hover Fly
Tachinid Fly
Predator Predator SpidersSpiders
Crab Spider
Jumping Spider
Forceful Spray of WaterForceful Spray of Water
ExclusionExclusion
Tools to Manage PestsTools to Manage PestsLog on to http://ipm.ucdavis.edu/
Click on Homes, gardens, landscapes and turf
UC IPM WebsiteUC IPM Website
Click on plant group with pest or pest damage to identify
UC IPM WebsiteUC IPM Website
Click on plant with pest or pest damage to identify
UC IPM WebsiteUC IPM Website
Click on specific pest or disease if you have some ideas or scroll through to look for a match.
UC IPM WebsiteUC IPM Website
Look at text and/or photos to match pest or damage
UC IPM WebsiteUC IPM Website
Once you identify the pest, the website also has specific solutions or information on how to manage the pest.
The Organic Gardener’s The Organic Gardener’s Handbook of Natural Insect Handbook of Natural Insect
and Disease Controland Disease Control
ByBy
Barbara Ellis and Fern BradleyBarbara Ellis and Fern Bradley