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