Integrated Pest Management

IPM Manuals

  • Home & Garden Pest Management Guide for British Columbia
    2009. B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Lands

    This publication emphasizes pest prevention and integrated pest management. It is available from Crown Publications.

  • Integrated Pest Management Manual for Landscape Pests in B.C.
    2000. By L.A. Gilkeson and R.W. Adams

    An IPM handbook for anyone interested in the landscape design and maintenance, also used in certification training for pesticide applicators. Chapters cover specific types of sites and pest problems, including weeds, insects and diseases in turf, general vegetation management, insects and diseases on trees and ornamentals and in greenhouses and nurseries.

  • Integrated Pest Management Manual for Home and Garden Pests in B.C.
    1999 (3rd ed., updated 2001). By R.W. Adams and L.A. Gilkeson

    An IPM handbook for home gardeners, also used in certification training for people who sell pesticides in garden centres. Information on managing over 30 common insects, diseases, weeds and other pests, using preventative and least-toxic methods.

  • Integrated Pest Management Manual for Structural Pests in B.C.
    1996. By L.A. Gilkeson and R.W. Adams

    An IPM handbook for anyone dealing with pests found in homes and buildings, also used in certification training for pesticide applicators. Chapters cover specific pests common in B.C., such as carpenter ants, cockroaches, fleas, rodents, stored products pests, termites, silverfish and others.

  • Guide for Developing a Pest Management Plan for Forest Vegetation
    (265 KB) 2001

    This guide describes how to prepare, obtain approval, and implement a Pest Management Plan for forestry vegetation management.