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

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Click on plant with pest or pest damage to identify

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Click on specific pest or disease if you have some ideas or scroll through to look for a match.

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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

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Barbara Ellis and Fern BradleyBarbara Ellis and Fern Bradley