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Flatwoods Citrus Best Management Practice: Minimizing Direct Deposition of Pesticides into Waterways
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Details how to best avoid and lessen water contamination due to pesticide use
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Citrus BMP Implementation in Florida's Gulf Citrus Production Area: Nutrients
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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 ...
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Applying Pesticides Safely
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Proper use of pesticides is essential for your safety and for that of the environment. And, pesticides must be properly used to be effective.
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Biology and Control of Christmas Tree Insects BROKEN
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This guide is divided into two sections. The first section presents information on pest biology, damage, cultural controls, and special application ...
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Calibrating Hand-Held and Backpack Sprayers for Applying Pesticides
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This article is a fantastic guide for using hand-held backpack sprayers whics are inexpensive tools used to apply pesticides on small acreage.
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Christmas Tree Pest Manual
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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 ...
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Common Fraser Fir Insect Pests BROKEN
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This site contains pictures of common fraser fir insect pests.
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Common Pests of Mimosa
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Mimosa trees have two major enemies in the United States, namely mimosa wilt and mimosa webworm.
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Elm Leaf Beetle
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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.
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Factors Affecting Pesticide Behavior and Breakdown
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This publication describes the combination of ingredients in pesticides and how that factors into its applications and effectiveness.
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Forest Pest Control Perspective
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Many of the pest problems in forests are present because of past forest practices. Exploitive harvesting has left nonmerchantable trees, brush, and nonstocked ...
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Guidelines for Prevention and Control of Forest Pests Affecting Pine...
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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, ...
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Gypsy Moth Management for Homeowners
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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 ...
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Hazards of the Outdoors
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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 ...
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Homeowner's Guide to Gypsy Moth Management
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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 ...
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Insect and Mite Galls On Missouri Trees
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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 ...
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Longleaf Pine (Pinus Palustris) Pests: A Selected Bibliography
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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 ...
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Pest Alert: Black-headed Pine Sawfly
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In early November 1999, several reports were received about pine defoliation in Upshur, Smith, Angelina, Cherokee, and Houston counties. It has been determined ...
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Pest Review Bibliography for Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda)
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The following research literature citations are from approximately the last 15 years. These are selected citations concerning arthropods, diseases, nematodes, ...
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PESTICIDES --Benefits and Risks
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Introduction to forest pest control with use of pesticides.
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Pests That Affect Human Health: Poisonous Spiders and Scorpions
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Spiders and scorpions have long been looked upon with fear as loathsome and venomous creatures, but in their natural habitats, spiders and scorpions are ...
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Pine Webworm
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Pines grown for Christmas trees have a lower market value and are sometimes difficult to sell when they contain unsightly webworm nests. Infestations on ...
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Pounce on Weevils to Protect Pine Seedlings
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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 ...
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Safe Use, Storage and Disposal of Pesticides
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This publication discusses safe ways to use, store, and dispose of pesticides.
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Sawflies
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Sawflies are a large and diverse group of insects that defoliate hardwood and coniferous trees in the United States.
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Storing Pesticides Safely
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Proper storage of pesticides, both synthetic and botanical, in and around the home is important for many reasons, including protection of human health, ...
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The Bagworm in Missouri
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The bagworm can be a constant threat to evergreen and deciduous shrubs used for landscaping. Attacked plants usually are partially defoliated, weakened and ...
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The Mimosa Webworm in Missouri
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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, ...
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Understanding Pesticide Labels
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Research has shown that consumers find reading and understanding the label to be the most difficult aspect of applying pesticides safely. However, an ...
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Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs
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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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