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Ent 4015: Ornamentals and Turf Entomology: TC Distance

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Trees and shrubs

  1. Krischik, V. and J. Davidson. 2004. IPM of Midwest Landscapes, Cooperative project of NCR 193, North Central Committee on Landscape IPM, 315 pages. ISBN number: SB-07645. $50.00

  2. Hahn, J.D., R. P. Wawrzynski, M. E. Ascerno, and V. A. Krischik. 1996 Insecticide suggestions to control tree and shrub insects. University of Minnesota Extension Service AG-FO-0704C, call 612.625.8173 to order.

  3. Shetlar, D. J. and D. Herms. 1998. Insect and mite control on woody ornamentals and herbaceous perennials. Ohio State University Extension, Bulletin 504, call 614.292.1868 to order.

  4. Hiratsuka, Y., D. W. Langor, and P. E. Crane. 1995. A field guide to the forest insects and diseases of the prairie provinces, 297 pages. ISBN number: 0660159481. Call Vancouver, Canada at 604.822.5959 to order or order at any bookstore.

  5. Hiratsuka, Y. 1987. Forest tree diseases of the prairie province. Canadian Forest Service Information report NOR-X-286,142 pages, ISBN 0662152816. Call Vancouver, Canada at 604.822.5959 to order or order at any bookstore.

  6. Johnson, W. T. and H. H. Lyons. 1991. Insects that feed on trees and shrubs, Comstock Publishing Associates, 560 pages. ISBN number: 0801426022. Does not contain pesticide recommendations, but excellent coverage of insect identification and damage diagnosis. A great reference book. Order at any bookstore.

  7. Sinclair, W. A., W. T. Johnson. and H. H. Lyons. 1987. Diseases of trees and shrubs, Comstock Publishing Associates, 575 pages. ISBN number: 0801415179. Does not contain pesticide recommendations, but excellent coverage of diseases.

  8. Davidson, J. A. and M. J. Raupp. 1999. Landscape IPM, University of Maryland Cooperative Extension, bulletin 350, pp 106, write to Ag Duplicating Service, 6200 Sheridan Street, Riverdale, MD 20737.

  9. Plant Health Care for Woody Ornamentals, ISA's Guide to the Plant HealthCare Management System, #P1234, $50.00

  10. Plant Health Care for Woody Ornamentals Workbook, #W1234, $7.00, call (217) 355-9411 to order
     

Turf

  1. Krischik, V. and J. Davidson. 2004. IPM of Midwest Landscapes, Cooperative project of NCR 193, North Central Committee on Landscape IPM, 315 pages. ISBN number: SB-07645. $50.00

  2. Shetlar, DJ and D. Herms. 1997. Control of turfgrass pests. Ohio State University Extension Bulletin L187, call 614.292.1868 to order

  3. Bradenburg, R. and M. Villani. 1995. Handbook of turfgrass insect pests, Entomological Society of America, 140 pages, call 301.731.4538 to order.

  4. Tashiro, H. 1987. Turfgrass insects of the United States and Canada, Cornell University Press, 391 pages, ISBN 0801418143. A great reference book. Order at any bookstore.

  5. Cranshaw, W. 1997. Turfgrass insects in Colorado and northern New Mexico, Colorado State cooperative Extension, 38 pages, ISBN 1 889143006
     

Greenhouse

  1. Gill, S. and D. Clement, and E. Dutky. 1999. Pests and diseases of herbaceous perennials: The biological approach, Ball series, $68.95, ISBN 1883052-20-3, Item #B039, see www.ballbookshelf.com

  2. Gill, S. and J. Sanderson. 1998. Ball identification guide to greenhouse pests and beneficials, Ball series, $66.95, ISBN 1-883052-17-3, Item #BO35, see www.ballbookshelf.com
     

Interiorscapes

  1. Steiner, M. Y. and D. P. Elliot. 1987. Biological pest management for interior plantscapes. Vegreville, Alberta Environmental Centre, 32pp.

  2. Stimmel, J. F. 1997. The scale insects of Pennsylvania greenhouses, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 35pp
     

Christmas trees

  1. McCullough, D. G., S. A. Katovich, M. E. Ostry, and J. Cummings-Carlson. 1998. Christmas tree pest management. USDA-FS. 2nd Edition and Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2676, call 517.355.0240 to order

  2. McCullough, D. G., S. A. Katovich, D. L. Mahr, DD. Neumann, C. S. Sadof, and M. J. Raupp. 1999. Biological control of insect pests in forested ecosystems: A manual for foresters, growers, and landscapers. USDA-FS and Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2679, call 517.355.0240 to order
     

Gardening

  1. Gilkeson, L.A. 1994. Controlling pests and diseases. Rodale Press, 160 pages, ISBN 0875966128, $14.95 A pictorial guide to insects and diseases of the landscape and garden.

  2. Ellis, B. W. and F. M. Bradley. 1996. The organic gardener's handbook of natural insect and disease control, Rodale Press, 534 pages, ISBN 0875967531, $17.95. An expanded pictorial guide to insects and diseases of the landscape and garden.

  3. Gilkeson, L., P. Pierce, and M. Smith.1996. Rodale's pest and disease problem solver, Rodale Press, 384 pages, ISBN 0875967051, $27.95. A pictorial guide to insects and diseases of the landscape and garden compiled alphabetically by plant species.
     

 

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