Forest Pest Control

Douce, G.K., Moorhead, D.J., and Bargeron, C.T., Forest Pest Control, The University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Special Bulletin 16, Revised January 2002.

Chapter Contributions by:
G. Keith Douce - Extension Entomologist
David J. Moorhead - Extension Forester
Paul E. Sumner - Extension Engineer
Ed A. Brown - Extension Plant Pathologist
Jeff J. Jackson - Extension Wildlife Specialist

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Forest Resources
	Major Species
	Major Forest Types
	Seed Orchard Production
	Tree Nurseries

Principles of Forest Pest Management

Insects
	Losses Caused by Forest Insects
	Bark Beetles
	Boring Insects
	Chewing Insects
	Defoliating Insects
	Sucking Insects
	Insects in Seed Orchards and Forest Nurseries

Diseases
	Root/Butt Diseases
	Stem Decays/Cankers
	Foliage Diseases
	Fungicides

Vertebrate Pests

Vegetation Control
	Heribicides
	Pesticide Application
		Environmental Concerns
		Application Terminology
		Application Methods

Other Considerations
	Beneficial Forest Insects
	Prescribed Burning
	Endangered Species Act

References and Suggested Reading

Appendix: Sprayer Calibration


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