RANGE OF VARIABLES VARIABLES RANGE Landscape plants May include: Shrubs and hedges Vines Palms Bamboos Trees conditions May include: Age/Stage of growth Healthy and vigorous Diseased/infected: Infested Symptoms, signs and May include: other manifestations Diseases diseases Leaf Anthracnose Fruiting bodies Presence of hyphae Pests Gall on leaves, branches Skeletonized, browsed/chewed leaves Withering, die back etc Pests and diseases May include: Pests Insect pests: Chewing, Sucking, Girdling/Boring, etc. Termites Nematodes Diseases Parasitic fungus Bacteria Viruses Methods of prevention May include: and control Prevention Species/individual (genetically superior) selection Pest and disease free Cultural management Sanitation Control Manual/mechanical Chemical (systemic, spectrum, contact) Biological- (insects, microorganisms) Bio-pesticides supplies and May include: equipment Backpack sprayer Boom sprayer Soil drencher Pruning shears, Pruning saws Protective/safety May include: gadgets Overalls, gloves Gas mask Goggles Reflectorized vest ( depends on location of work) Maintenance of clean May include: and safe area Keeping public access and roads clear of debris, waste, tools and equipment Disabling and equipment after use Using signage and barriers where necessary Removing debris and waste from the work area
RANGE OF VARIABLES VARIABLES RANGE Landscape plants May include: Shrubs and hedges Vines Palms Bamboos Trees conditions May include: Age/Stage of growth Healthy and vigorous Diseased/infected: Infested Symptoms, signs and other manifestations diseases May include: Diseases Leaf Anthracnose Fruiting bodies Presence of hyphae Pests Gall on leaves, branches Skeletonized, browsed/chewed leaves Withering, die back etc Pests and diseases May include: Pests Insect pests: Chewing, Sucking, Girdling/Boring, etc. Termites Nematodes Diseases Parasitic fungus Bacteria Viruses Methods of prevention and control May include: Prevention Species/individual (genetically superior) selection Pest and disease free Cultural management Sanitation Control Manual/mechanical Chemical (systemic, spectrum, contact) Biological- (insects, microorganisms) Bio-pesticides supplies and equipment May include: Backpack sprayer Boom sprayer Soil drencher Pruning shears, Pruning saws Protective/safety gadgets May include: Overalls, gloves Gas mask Goggles Reflectorized vest ( depends on location of work) Maintenance of clean and safe area May include: Keeping public access and roads clear of debris, waste, tools and equipment Disabling and equipment after use Using signage and barriers where necessary Removing debris and waste from the work area