The IPM Practitioner is a journal devoted to management alternatives for all pests (not just
insects, but also weeds, plant pathogens, and other pests). Each issue contains an in-depth
"Update" article about some facet of IPM. These articles range from about 6 to 12 pages in
length, and contain numerous references. Some recent articles relating to insect control include
Neem Tree Pesticides Protect Ornamental Plants (October 1994), Future Directions for
Nematodes in Biological Control (April 1994), and Fighting Insects with Living Mulches
(October 1993). Other sections are "Conference Notes", compilations of recent research
presented as talks or posters at scientific meetings; "Journal Highlights", condensations of recent
articles in scientific journals; "Pest Management Library", reviews of both new and classic
books, extension bulletins, etc. in a variety of subjects related to agriculture and pest
management; and "Reader's Column", a forum for discussing possible solutions to readers'
questions/problems. The articles are clearly written without a lot of scientific jargon. There are
plenty of line drawings and other illustrations throughout, as well as some advertising for
products and services related to IPM.
The November/December issue is a directory of products, services, and beneficial organisms for
pest control, divided into sections for management of insects, plant diseases, vertebrates, and
weeds.
The IPM Practitioner is published 10 times per year by the Bio-Integral Resource Center (BIRC),
a non-profit corporation undertaking research and education in integrated pest management, and
is included with BIRC membership. Various membership categories are available. Write to
BIRC
P.O. Box 7414
Berkeley, CA 94707
for more information on membership and
subscriptions.
