Pests of the Garden and Small Farm: A Grower's Guide to Using Less Pesticide, University
of California IPM Project Publication 3332 by Mary Louise Flint, is a comprehensive and
easy-to-use guide to insects, mites, plant diseases, nematodes and weeds that affect vegetable and
fruit trees in California. Over 250 excellent color photographs and more than 100 black and
white drawings and photographs help you identify pests quickly and the accompanying text
describes ninety-five common pests in individual sections featuring biology, identification, and
control options to prevent, correct, or live with most common pest problems. The integrated
approach focuses on organically acceptable alternatives and makes minimal use of
broad-spectrum pesticides. Although some of these pests especially on the fruit crops are
exclusive to California, many of the pests and most of the beneficials are found throughout the
country.
This 286 page publication can be ordered from:
Publications
University of California
Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
6701 San Pablo Avenue
Oakland, CA 94608-1239
(510) 642-2431
$30 + $5 s/h; (payable to UC Regents).
