Resources
UC IPM Resources for Landscapes and Gardens
The UC IPM program produces numerous Web-based and printed publications that are useful for managing pests in landscapes and gardens.
Carry these 46 pocket-sized laminated cards in the field as handy
references for identifying and monitoring major diseases and pest
insects and mites and their natural enemies in California landscapes.
Colorful 3.5" x 8.5" cards with environmentally
sound solutions for selected pests of homes, landscapes, and gardens.
Good for countertop display. Available in print and online, in
English and Spanish.s
Pest Notes
Homes, gardens,
landscapes, and turf
Informative short-answer leaflets that
cover over 125 insect, weed, pathogen, and rodent pests of gardens,
landscapes, homes, and structures. Available as black and white
PDFs for printing or on the Web with color photographs.
An online interactive resource for planting and
maintaining healthy lawns. Includes sections on turf selection,
irrigating, mowing and fertilizing properly, and how to diagnose
and solve problems. Advice is appropriate for home gardeners and
managers of parks, school grounds, and other low-maintenance turf
in California.
IPM
books for gardens, landscape and floriculture
Each of these books includes color photographs,
identification, biological and management information for hundreds
of pests as well as a plant host-based diagnostic table in the
back.
An online interactive guide that explains why pesticides
are causing environmental problems and what you can do to help reduce
environmental contamination.
The IPM Kiosk contains information about 50 common home
and garden pests including identification and management,
alternatives to pesticides and least toxic pest control, as well as safe
use and disposal of pesticides.
Photo galleries
The UC IPM photo galleries include many, but not all,
weed and natural enemy species commonly found in California farms and
landscapes.
Keys to identification
Statewide IPM Program staff members work closely
with area IPM advisors, farm advisors, specialists, and researchers to
develop state-of-the-art educational materials that reflect the newest
advances in pest management.
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