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Details how to best avoid and lessen water contamination due to pesticide use
In 2005 we conducted a survey in cooperation with Gulf Citrus Growers Association (GCGA) and FDACS to quantify the current level of BMP implementation and to ...
Proper use of pesticides is essential for your safety and for that of the environment. And, pesticides must be properly used to be effective.
This guide is divided into two sections. The first section presents information on pest biology, damage, cultural controls, and special application ...
This article is a fantastic guide for using hand-held backpack sprayers whics are inexpensive tools used to apply pesticides on small acreage.
This manual can help you identify and control damaging Christmas tree pests in the North Central region of the United States. Most of the information also ...
This site contains pictures of common fraser fir insect pests.
Mimosa trees have two major enemies in the United States, namely mimosa wilt and mimosa webworm.
The elm leaf beetle attacks all species of elm, it may also become a household nuisance by migrating into homes and buildings during the fall months.
This publication describes the combination of ingredients in pesticides and how that factors into its applications and effectiveness.
Many of the pest problems in forests are present because of past forest practices. Exploitive harvesting has left nonmerchantable trees, brush, and nonstocked ...
Trees may be impacted by different pests depending on the species, age, site, and condition of the tree. When a tree problem is correctly identified, ...
Soon, the gypsy moth will become a household word in Tennessee. This obnoxious new neighbor will be eating its way through our hardwood forests, leaving some ...
Foresters, of all people, know quite well how insects can devastate a forest. However, this guide is not about those insects that kill trees. It's about ...
Because it is difficult to predict where the gypsy moth might strike next, there is a need for close monitoring and planning by regulatory agencies, you, and ...
Galls are abnormal vegetative growths that can be found on practically every part of a plant. It is usually structurally strong and rich in protein, and ...
Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) is stressed by a number of pests--some of them significant to the lifespan and utilization of the pine. Recent papers on ...
In early November 1999, several reports were received about pine defoliation in Upshur, Smith, Angelina, Cherokee, and Houston counties. It has been determined ...
The following research literature citations are from approximately the last 15 years. These are selected citations concerning arthropods, diseases, nematodes, ...
Introduction to forest pest control with use of pesticides.
Spiders and scorpions have long been looked upon with fear as loathsome and venomous creatures, but in their natural habitats, spiders and scorpions are ...
Pines grown for Christmas trees have a lower market value and are sometimes difficult to sell when they contain unsightly webworm nests. Infestations on ...
A new pyrethroid insecticide known as Pounce has been registered in the State of Texas to protect newly-planted pine seedlings from damage or loss to ...
This publication discusses safe ways to use, store, and dispose of pesticides.
Sawflies are a large and diverse group of insects that defoliate hardwood and coniferous trees in the United States.
Proper storage of pesticides, both synthetic and botanical, in and around the home is important for many reasons, including protection of human health, ...
The bagworm can be a constant threat to evergreen and deciduous shrubs used for landscaping. Attacked plants usually are partially defoliated, weakened and ...
Two factors have brought about the increased importance of this pest: the extensive loss of American elm trees due to Dutch elm disease and phloem necrosis, ...
Research has shown that consumers find reading and understanding the label to be the most difficult aspect of applying pesticides safely. However, an ...
This link is to the Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs page. It provides educational opportunities and information for people who use pesticides as part of their ...
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