Georgia Pest Management Handbook
About the Georgia Pest Management Handbook
The Georgia Pest Management Handbook gives current information on selection, application, and safe use of pest control chemicals.
Recommendations are based on information on the manufacturer's label and on performance data from research and extension trials at the University of Georgia and sister institutions in surrounding states. Because environmental conditions, the severity of pest pressure, and methods of application vary widely, recommendations do not imply that performance of pesticides will always be acceptable.
These publications are intended to be used only as guides. Specific rates and application methods are on the pesticide label. Always follow the use instructions and precautions on the pesticide label. Trade and brand names are used only for information. The University of Georgia does not guarantee nor warrant published standards on any product mentioned; neither does the use of a trade or brand name imply approval of any product to the exclusion of others which may also be suitable. Please send improvement suggestions to ipm@uga.edu.
Additional information on control of insects, plant diseases, and weeds is available in bulletins and circulars published by UGA Extension. Your county agent will provide copies upon request. Free publications are also available at UGA Extension Publications.
Commercial Edition
The two-volume set is available for $75. Purchase of the set will include Volume 1 and Volume 2. The price also includes shipping and handling for orders within the 48 contiguous states.
Volume 1 includes recommendations for pest control on Corn/Field Corn; Cotton; Field Peas; Fruit & Nuts; Grain Millet; Grain Sorghum; Insecticidal Transgenic Crops (PIPs); Peanut; Soybean; Sugarcane; Sunflower; Tobacco; and Vegetables. Cultural, biological, physical, and other types of control are recommended where appropriate. Standard introductory material is also included.
Volume 2 includes recommendations for pest control on Animals; Alfalfa; Aquatic Environments; Canola; Clover; Humans (Mosquito Control); Non-Cropland/Roadside; Ornamentals; Perennial Grass; Small Grains; Stored Products; Temporary Grazing; Trees; Turfgrass; Vertebrates (Wildlife Nuisance). Cultural, biological, physical, and other types of control are recommended where appropriate. Standard introductory material is also included.
PDF Downloads: 2020
- Using Pesticides Safely, Pesticide Emergencies, Important Telephone Numbers, Worker Protection Standards, and Abbreviations & Equivalents
- Submitting Specimens for Identification: Collection, Preparation and Shipment
- Pesticide Regulations, Certification & Licensing, Waste Disposal, and Record Keeping Requirements
- Pesticide Rate & Dosage Calculations, Pesticide Conversion Tables, Calibration Methods, and Honey Bee Protection Guidance
For Commercial Use In...
- Alfalfa
- Animals (Livestock, Poultry, and Honeybee)
- Aquatic Environments/Fish Ponds
- Canola
- Clover
- Corn/Field Corn
- Cotton
- Field Peas
- Forestry and Christmas Trees
- Fruit and Nuts
- Grain Millet
- Grain Sorghum
- Non-Cropland/Roadside
- Ornamentals
- Peanut
- Perennial Grass (Pasture and Forage)
- Small Grain (Wheat, Triticale, Barley, Oats, and Rye)
- Soybean
- Sugarcane
- Sunflower
- Temporary Grazing (Summer and Winter)
- Tobacco
- Turfgrass
- Vegetables
Home and Garden Edition
This edition has non-commercial recommendations for pest control around homes, on pets, for pests of home garden vegetables, lawns, fruits and ornamentals, and for pests of public health interest associated with our homes. Cultural, biological, physical, and other types of control are recommended where appropriate. Printed copies are available for $20.
PDF Downloads: 2020
Introductory Material
- Pesticide Emergencies, Important Contacts, Frequently Asked Questions, Abbreviations & Equivalents, Submitting Specimens for Identifications: Collection, Preparation, & Shipment, Using Pesticides Safely & Other Pesticide Information, and Protecting Honey Bees From Pesticides
- Calibration of Sprayers
How to order print editions
Download and fill out the Publications Order Form and select the desired quantity of the 2020 Pest Management Handbooks (Commercial Edition and/or Home & Garden Edition). Prices include tax, shipping and handling.
By Credit Card:
Visit the online UGA Extension Publication Store at ugaextensionstore.com. The Commercial Edition and Homeowner Edition of the 2020 Pest Management Handbook can be ordered by adding the desired quantity to your cart and proceed to check out.
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