IPM of Midwest Landscapes | IPM and Pollinator Conservation

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IPM of Midwest Landscapes provides the components needed to develop a successful IPM program. Insect and mite pests that commonly attack landscape plants are described, including when control measure are most effective against these pests (both biorational and conventional control options). In addition to the 131 pests described in this book, we have included 50 of the most common beneficial insects.

Explore this book through the links provided below.

Pests of Trees and Shrubs

List of tree pests organized by host plant
Includes links to factsheets that give the description and life history of each organism.

List of tree pests organized alphabetically
Includes links to factsheets that give the description and life history of each organism.

Additional Book Sections

Insect Indexes
Lists of pests that feed on trees, shrubs, and turf.

Insect Biology
How pests feed, taxonomic grouping of pests

References & Resources
Find sources for biological control organisms, suggested reading material, and diagnostic clinics available in the Midwest.