The
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the Home Garden and Landscape Video Series
was created to support an IPM in the Home Garden and Landscape Hands-on
Workshop designed for Virginia Master Gardener training. However,
videos in the series may also be used as stand-alone training for MG pesticide
safety and/or IPM training. The
workshop and supporting lectures were originally developed by Elizabeth
Bush who is an Extension Plant Pathologist in the Plant Disease Clinic at
Virginia Tech. Therefore, this series focuses on plant pathogens and plant
disease, rather than insects, mites, weeds or other pest problems. However, the
pesticide information and concepts related to IPM overviewed in these videos
can be applied to other pest problems. After viewing this video viewers should:
- gain
knowledge about various tactics that can be used in the home landscape and
garden as part of an IPM strategy
- gain
knowledge of how to identify reliable resources for information on plant
pathogens/disease.
- understand
when pesticide use is warranted