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3. College of
Agriculture and
Natural Resources

4. Our Vision:
A healthier world through environmental stewardship.
Our Mission:
To support the University of Maryland Extension mission by educating residents about safe, effective & sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, & communities.

5. IPM: Integrated Pest Management AKA: “Intelligent Person’s Method” -Bob Alde
Know your backyard environment
Tolerate some damage
Prevent plant problems
“Right Plant in the Right Place in the Right way”
Monitor plants regularly (weekly)
Be sure to flip over leaves
Don’t panic!
Diagnose accurately
50% of plant problems are r/t cultural or environmental problems, not disease or pests
Take action if necessary
Least toxic first
Evaluate & continue to monitor
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Text from MG handbook, PG 128 in 2008 edition
Photo from Frances Smithson’s Rose talk- which she re-crafted from Bob’s original rose talk, with his blessing and encouragement.
MG Handbook, P. 128

6. IPM: Integrated Pest Management AKA: “Intelligent Person’s Method” -Bob Alde
Know your backyard environment
Tolerate some damage
Prevent plant problems
“Right Plant in the Right Place in the Right way”
Monitor plants regularly (weekly)
Be sure to flip over leaves
Don’t panic!
Diagnose accurately
50% of plant problems are r/t cultural or environmental problems, not disease or pests
Take action if necessary
Least toxic first
Evaluate & continue to monitor
Use of this slide is entirely optional!!!
Text from MG handbook, PG 128 in 2008 edition
Photo from Frances Smithson’s Rose talk- which she re-crafted from Bob’s original rose talk, with his blessing and encouragement.
MG Handbook, P. 128

7. This program was brought to you by The Master Gardeners Program of Montgomery County University of Maryland Extension