HOME AND GARDEN RESOURCES
Carrie R. Foss
Pesticide Education Program
Washington State University, Puyallup, WA
Pesticide Education Program
Washington State University, Puyallup, WA
THE BASICS FOR A HOME REFERENCE LIBRARY
Identification of Insects, Diseases, and Weeds
- Antonelli, A.L., R.S. Byther, R.R. Maleike, S.J. Collman, and A.D. Davison. How to Identify Rhododendron and Azalea Problems. EB 1229.
- Brenzel, K.N. (ed.). Sunset New Western Garden Book. Sunset Publishing Corporation, Menlo Park, CA, 1995.
- Byther, R., C. Foss, A. Antonelli, R. Maleike, V. Bobbitt and Jenny Glass. Landscape Plant Problems. Washington State University Extension, MISC0194. 2006.
- Flint, M.L. Pests of the Garden and Small Farm: A Grower’s Guide to Using Less Pesticide. Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Publication 3332, University of California Press, Oakland, CA, 1990.
- Whitson, T. (Editor), L. Burrill, S. Dewey, D. Cudney, B. Nelson, R. Lee, and R. Parker. Weeds of the West. Washington State University Extension WYWSWS001. 1996.
Integrated Pest Management
- Bobbitt, V., A. Antonelli, C. Foss, R. Davidson, R. Byther, and R. Maleike. Pacific Northwest Landscape Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Manual. Washington State University Extension, MISC0201. 2005.
- Common Sense Pest Control. Olkowski et al., Taunton Press.
- Homeowner's Guide to Integrated Pest Management. Washington State University Extension, VT0110. 2001.
- WSU Hortsense Fact Sheets. http://pep.wsu.edu/hortsense
Personal and Environmental Pesticide Safety
- National Pesticide Telecommunications Network. http://ace.orst.edu/info/nptn
- Homeowner's Guide to Pesticide Safety. Washington State University Extension, VT0111. 2001.
- Pesticides: Learning about Labels. WSU Extension MISC0191.
- Pesticides: Safe Handling. WSU Extension MISC0192.
- Washington State Pesticide Page. http://pep.wsu.edu.
BUILDING YOUR REFERENCE LIBRARY IN THE EXTENSION OFFICE OR DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
General Titles
- Bland, R.G. and H.E. Jaques. How to Know the Insects. Wm. C. Brown Co., Dubuque, IA, 1978.
- Bobbitt, V., A. Antonelli, C. Foss, R. Davidson, R. Byther, and R. Maleike. Pacific Northwest Landscape Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Manual. Washington State University Extension, MISC0201. 2005.
- Borror, D.J. and D.M. DeLong. An Introduction to the Study of Insects. 3rd ed. Holt, Rinehart, Winston, New York, 1971.
- Chase, A.R., M. Daughtrey, and G.W. Simone. Diseases of Annuals and Perennials: A Ball Guide. Ball Publishing, Batavia, IL, 1995.
- Chastagner, G.A, R. Byther, A. Antonelli, J. DeAngelis, and C. Landgren. Christmas Tree Diseases, Insects, and Disorders in the Pacific Northwest: Identification and Management. Washington State University Extension, MISC0186. 1997.
- Daughtrey, M.L. and A.R. Chase. Ball Field Guide to Diseases of Greenhouse Ornamentals. Ball Publishing, Batavia, IL, 1992.
- Derr, J.F. And B.L. Appleton. Herbicide Injury to Trees and Shrubs. Blue Crab Press, Virginia Beach, VA, 1988.
- Dreistadt, S.H., J.K. Clark, and M.L. Flint. Pests of Landscape Trees and Shrubs: An Integrated Pest Management Guide. Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Publication 3359, University of California Press, Oakland, CA, 2004.
- Fisher, G., J. DeAngelis, C. Baird, R. Stoltz, L. Sandvol, A. Antonelli, E. Beers, and D. Mayer (eds.). Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook. Extension Services of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, revised annually.
- Funk, A. Foliar Fungi of Western Trees. Canadian Forestry Service, Victoria, B.C., 1985.
- Jacobson, J.S. And A.C. Hill (eds.). Recognition of Air Pollution Injury to Vegetation: A Pictorial Atlas. Air Pollution Control Association, Pittsburgh, PA, 1998.
- Johnson, W.T. and H.H. Lyon. Insects that Feed on Trees and Shrubs. Cornell University Press, Ithaca, NY, 1991.
- Olkowski, W.S., S. Daar, and H. Olkowski. Common-Sense Pest Control: Least Toxic Solutions for Your Home Garden, Pets, and Community. Tauton Press, Newtown, CT, 1991.
- Pirone, P.P. Diseases and Pests of Ornamental Plants (5th ed.). John Wiley and sons, New York, 1978.
- Powell, C.C. and R.K. Lindquist. Ball Pest and Disease Manual. Ball Publishing, Batavia, IL, 1997.
- Pscheidt, J. (ed.). Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook. Extension Services of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, revised annually.
- Sinclair, W.A., H.H. Lyon, and W.T. Johnson. Diseases of Trees and Shrubs. Cornell University Press, Ithaca, NY, 2005.
- Strider, D.L. (ed.). Diseases of Floral Crops. Praeger Publishers Division of Greenwood Press, Inc., Westport, CT, 1985.
- Ziller, W.G. The Tree Rusts of Western Canada. Canadian Forestry Service Publication No. 1329, Victoria, BC, 1974.
The Disease Compendium Series of The American Phytopathological Society
- Chase, A.R.Foliage Plant Diseases: Diagnosis and Control. APS Press, St. Paul, MN, 1997.
- Chase, A.R. Compendium of Ornamental Foliage Plant Diseases. APS Press, St. Paul, MN, 1987.
- Coyier, D.L. and M.K. Roane (eds.). Compendium of Rhododendron and Azalea Diseases. APS Press, St. Paul, MN, 1986.
- Daughtrey, M.L., R.L. Wick, J.L. Peterson. Compendium of Flowering Potted Plant Diseases. APS Press, St. Paul, MN, 1995.
- Foss, C.R., A.L. Antonelli, C. Daniels, and K. Duncan. Hortsense: Home Gardener Fact Sheets. Washington State University Extension. http://pep.wsu.edu/hortsense, 1999.
- Hansen, E.M. (Ed.). and K.L. Lewis. Compendium of Conifer Diseases. APS Press, St. Paul, MN, 1997.
- Horst, R.K. (Ed.) and P.E. Nelson. Compendium of Chrysanthemum Diseases. APS Press, St. Paul, MN, 1997.
- Jones, A.L. and H.S. Aldwinckle (eds.). Compendium of Apple and Pear Diseases. APS Press, St. Paul, MN, 1990.
- Ogawa, J.M., E.I. Zehr, G.W. Bird, D.F. Ritchie, K. Uriu, and J.K. Uyemoto (eds.). Compendium of Stone Fruit Diseases. APS Press, St. Paul, MN, 1995.
- Stipes, R.J. And R.J. Campana (eds.). Compendium of Elm Disease. APS Press, St. Paul, MN, 1981.
Washington State University Extension Bulletins
- Antonelli, A.L. and R.L. Campbell. Root Weevil Control on Rhododendrons. EB 0970.
- Byther, R.S. Brown Rot of Stone Fruits. EB 1047.
- Davidson, R.M. And RS Byther. Armillaria (Shoestring) Root Rot. EB 1776.
- Davidson, R.M. And RS Byther. Verticillium Wilt of Maples. EB 0983.
- Davison, A.D. and R.S. Byther. Algae, Lichens, and Mosses on Plants. EB 1050.
- Johnson, D.A. and M.C. Ophardt. Leaf Scorch of Shade Trees. EB 1422.
- Maleike, R., M.C. Ophardt, and S. Collman. Winter Injury of Landscape Plants in the Pacific Northwest. EB 1645.
- Maloy, O.C. Diagnosis of Plant Diseases. EB 0751.
- Maloy, O.C. Powdery Mildews. EB 1054.
- Maloy, O.C. And AD Davison. Crown Gall. EB 0923.
- Maloy, O.C. And G. Grove. Coryneum Blight of Stone Fruits. EB 1266.
- Maloy, O.C. And C.B. Skotland. Verticillium Wilt. EB 1407.
- Sustainable Gardening: The Oregon-Washington Master Gardener Handbook. Washington State University Extension and Oregon State University Extension Service, OREM8742, Corvallis, OR, 2003.
Web pages, Newspapers and Radio
Make certain that you select resources written by or approved by university specialists Information from university sources is unbiased, reliable and based on scientific data.
Where to purchase WSU Bulletins, Books, and Videos
WSU Bulletin Office - Cooper Publications
P.O. Box 645912
Pullman, WA 99164-5912
Telephone number: 1-800-723-1763 or (509) 335-2857
FAX number: (509) 335-3006
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