By Anne R. Leslie (1994). This essential reference provides comprehensive coverage of integrated pest management (IPM). The book has contributions from more than 40 recognised experts and thoroughly details the rationale and benefits of employing an IPM plan and provides technical information on each aspect from cultural practices to choosing when and how to use chemicals. It also brings together research work on pest problems with information on the practical implementation of the tools. Case studies of successful operations are also provided.

Contents

Dynamics of the Urban Landscape:
Toward Sustainable Lawn Turf.
The Special Needs of Landscape Trees.
Fate of Pesticides in the Turfgrass Environment.
Sewage Sludge Compost for Establishment and Maintenance of Turfgrass.
Integrated Resource Management.
Effects of Pesticides on Beneficial Invertebrates and Implications for Thatch Accumulation and Pest Outbreaks in Turf.