1988 Insect Disease And Weed Pest Management Guide

Abstract: Developed for use by Illinois commercial lawn and tree care personnel, municipal arborists, urban foresters, and nurserymen but not for homeowners or home gardeners, this guide provides pesticide recommendations for controlling insect and disease pests of ornamental trees and shrubs and weeds in landscape plantings. It also contains information on integrated pest management, pesticide classification and names, and safe and proper pesticide use.

Abstract: This homeowners' guide contains tables of recommended insecticides, their dosage and application suggestions for controlling home, yard and garden pests including pests of food, fabrics, structures, humans and animals, lawns, shrubs, trees, flowers and vegetables. It explains integrated pest management (IPM) and insecticide classifications. A small quantities conversion table, sources of insect information and a list of safety precautions are provided. (Revised annually).