Ornamental Pest Management Category 3 B Pest Management
Ornamental Pest Management (Category 3 B) Pest Management Techniques Chapter 2 MSU Extension Pesticide Education
Pesticides are commonly used for controlling pests but they are not the only tool. MSU Extension Pesticide Education
Pest Management Tactics F Short term suppression – Pesticide application F Long term maintenance of pest levels – Resistance – Environmental modifications – Cultural practices – Biological controls • ex. Japanese beetle management
Example: Japanese beetle management. MSU Extension Pesticide Education
Plantsusceptible to Plant to pest attack.
Plant Resistance F Influence of overall plant health – Plant selection – Cultural care – Environmental modification MSU Extension Pesticide Education
Plant Resistance F Genetics – Species • cultivars • varieties MSU Extension Pesticide Education
London plane tree and sycamore vary in their anthracnose susceptibility. MSU Extension Pesticide Education
Cultural Controls F Irrigation F Thinning F Drainage F Winter F Soil fertility F Soil aeration F Shade MSU Extension Pesticide Education protection F Enhance water penetration F Reduce weed competition F Sanitation
Black spot on roses. MSU Extension Pesticide Education
Mechanical and Physical Controls F Hand Removal – Egg masses – Weeds F Traps – Moles MSU Extension Pesticide Education
Mechanical and Physical Control F Barriers – Rodent tree guards – Gypsy moth F Repellants – Rodents MSU Extension Pesticide Education
Biological Control Spider MSU Extension Pesticide Education Lacewing
Biological Control MSU Extension Pesticide Education Parasitized caterpillar
Biological Controls F Encourage existing beneficials – Diverse landscapes – Reduce pesticide use, select “friendly” pesticides MSU Extension Pesticide Education
Biological Controls F Supplement natural enemy populations – Insect release • predators, parasites – Pathogen-based insecticides • Bt MSU Extension Pesticide Education
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