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Illinois Univ., Urbana. Cooperative Extension Service. – 1977
This circular lists suggested uses of insecticides for the control of pests by commercial vegetable farmers. Suggestions are given for selection, dosage and application of insecticides to control pests of cabbage and related crops, beans, cucumbers and other vine crops, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, corn, and onions. (CS)
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Entomology, Environment, Horticulture

Grieshop, James I.; And Others – Journal of Consumer Affairs, 1992
A sample of 78 (of 320) home gardeners use rules of thumb (heuristics) to choose between chemical pesticides and nonchemical alternatives. Pesticides rank low in 24 choice attributes where alternatives rank high, and vice versa. Gender, age, and years of pesticide use correlate with pesticide selection. (SK)
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Decision Making, Gardening, Heuristics
Illinois Univ., Urbana. Cooperative Extension Service. – 1977
This publication lists certain insecticides to control insect pests of food, fabrics, structures, man and animals, lawns, shrubs, trees, flowers and vegetables. Suggestions are given for selection, dosage and application of insecticides to combat infestation. (CS)
Descriptors: Entomology, Environment, Home Management, Ornamental Horticulture
Wingard, Robert G.; Studholme, Clinton R. – 1975
This agriculture extension service publication from Pennsylvania State University discusses the control of vertebrate pests of urban and suburban ornamentals and turf. Specific pests described are blackbirds, chipmunks, moles, rabbits, and European starlings. Identification, habits, economic importance, and control methods ranging from poisoning…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Environmental Education, Extension Education, Ornamental Horticulture
Nichols, Lester P. – 1975
This agriculture extension service publication from Pennsylvania State University covers the identification and control of common ornamental trees, shrubs, and ground cover diseases. The publication is divided into sections. The first section discusses the diseases of ornamental and shade trees, including general diseases and diseases of specific…
Descriptors: Disease Control, Environmental Education, Extension Education, Ornamental Horticulture