Lawn and garden pests include insects, mites, nematodes, diseases, weeds, vertebrates, and mollusks. Basically, anything that injures our garden plants or annoys us as gardeners can be considered a pest. How we attempt to control those pests can impact our environment, our wallet, and our own personal safety.
The resources below are to assist gardeners in making wise choices on how to best manage landscape pests.
Integrated Pest Management
Landscape Integrated Pest Management: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in109
Insect Management in the Home Garden: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vh036
Insects, Mites, and Nematodes
Featured Creatures: http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/
Diseases
Fungal Diseases for Citrus: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_citrus_fungi
Weeds
Weed Management Guide for Florida Lawns: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep141
UF/IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants: https://assessment.ifas.ufl.edu/assessments/
Vertebrates and Mollusks
Insecticides and Wildlife: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in881
Control of Common Pests of Landscape Plants – UGA publication B1074