443062.2 How to Use the Insect and Mite Chapter
This chapter is divided into the following sections:
- 2.5 Text on Biorational Pest Management Tools and Tactics
- 2.6 Text on Chemical Insecticides
- mode of action
- phytotoxicity
- timing of application
- formulation
- systemic insecticides
- best management practices for soil application
- oil sprays
- shelf life
- pesticide adjuvants
- mist blowers
- 2.7 Registered Insecticides and Acaricides Table - arranged by active ingredient
- 2.8 Insects and Mites Destructive to Woody Ornamentals - arranged by host plant
- 2.9 Pest Management Timing - arranged by month/season with growing degree day (GDD) and plant phenology information (PPI)
- 2.10 Insect and Mite Pest Management - arranged by pest with IPM information, management options, and application timing