Using Integrated Pest Management in the Landscape

Using Integrated Pest Management in the Landscape

Chemicals may be necessary to control a pest population. Consider using selective materials over broadspectrum pesticides. Timing is extremely important with insect, disease, and weed control. Make sure the product is effective against the target pest. Just because the pesticide you bought works well on aphids doesn't mean it will be equally effective against cabbage worms. Certain pests are only susceptible at specific times of the year. Some stages of insects and diseases are not affected by pesticides. Use the pesticide rates stated on the label. The manufacturer has tested those rates and that is the amount needed to control the target pests listed on the label. Apply only to where the pests live: under or on top of leaves. In some instances, especially with fungicides, repeat applications may be necessary. The label will also tell you where you can use the product (for example, lawns, ornamental plants, swimming pools, inside the house). Be sure the site of your pest problem is included.
June 1996
This material was adapted from Using Integrated Pest Management in the Landscape. WSU Puyallup.
Washington State University Cooperative Extension
Intergrated Pest Management is the best management strategy for many pests. It takes a lot more home work to evaluate the pests and the control strategies. Monitoring is very important. If you need assistance in identifying or researching your pests or the potential control strategies, contact your local county Cooperative Extension office.
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		Chemicals may be necessary to control a pest population. Consider using selective materials over broadspectrum pesticides. Timing is extremely important with insect, disease, and weed control. Make sure the product is effective against the target pest. Just because the pesticide you bought works well on aphids doesn't mean it will be equally effective against cabbage worms. Certain pests are only susceptible at specific times of the year. Some stages of insects and diseases are not affected by pesticides. Use the pesticide rates stated on the label. The manufacturer has tested those rates and that is the amount needed to control the target pests listed on the label. Apply only to where the pests live: under or on top of leaves. In some instances, especially with fungicides, repeat applications may be necessary. The label will also tell you where you can use the product (for example, lawns, ornamental plants, swimming pools, inside the house). Be sure the site of your pest problem is included. June 1996 This material was adapted from Using Integrated Pest Management in the Landscape. WSU Puyallup. Washington State University Cooperative Extension Intergrated Pest Management is the best management strategy for many pests. It takes a lot more home work to evaluate the pests and the control strategies. Monitoring is very important. If you need assistance in identifying or researching your pests or the potential control strategies, contact your local county Cooperative Extension office. Previous Page \| Page 1 2 3