English
1996
ISBN: 0788148451
PDF
pages: 61

This manual was prepared to provide the home gardeoef with chemical and noochemical control options for managing commonly eocountefed arthropod pests oi the home vegetable garden. The guide ii in tabular format with the host plant $pcci« listed in alphabetical order. Associated with each vegetable plant are some of its majoc insecVmite pests with a brief description of the pbni damage (sympcoms) they caus«. I hive tried to include many different lype?» of manjgefnent lactic» for each pest such as chemical biological cultural, and mechanical/physical approaches.

All chemicak (conventional and allemaiive) in the manual are listed in alphabetical order by ihcir common names. They are noc in any order of preference or effectiveness. All alternative chemicals recommended should be approved for uve in organic gardem. Examples of trade names can be found at the bade of the manual. I have tried to list only the types of chcmicals that should be available at most garden and home centers and mailorder garden suppliers.

Please read the label carefully before purchasing any insecticidc. Make sure that the vcgcfablr plant and the pest(s) you need to manage are listed on the label and that you follow the application procedures carefully.

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