NonPest Disorders Landscape Weeds无病虫害及景观杂草.pptVIP

Quackgrass Dandelion Scout, identify and inventory populations. Managing Landscape Weeds Maintain vigorous ornamentals Prevent seed production Prevent seed germination Limit emerged weeds early Limit susceptible stages of mature weeds. Alternative Weed Controls Sanitation Tillage Cultivation Cutting Mulching Chemical designed to control weeds. Plant, soil and weather conditions influence herbicidal activity. Herbicide Characteristics Contact Systemic Herbicide Characteristics Persistent Non Persistent Herbicide Characteristics Selective Non Selective Herbicide Characteristics Application in relation to plant development Pre-plant Before crop is planted Pre-emergent Before weeds emerge Post emergent After weeds emerge Herbicides and Plant Characteristics Growing points Leaf shape and orientation Wax and cuticle Herbicides and Plant Characteristics Leaf hairs Deactivation Life cycle stage Herbicide Effectiveness Climatic Factors Relative humidity Light Precipitation Temperature MSU Extension Pesticide Education Ornamental Pest Management (Category 3B) Non-Pest Disorders and Landscape Weeds Chapter 5 Environmental Cultural Disorders Most landscape plant injury is caused by poor growing conditions. Weakened plants are more susceptible to pest attack than non-stressed plants. Environmental and Cultural Disorders Construction Salt Dessication Mechanical damage Pesticides Compaction Drought Flooding Improper planting Improper cultural practices Poor plant selection Tough environmental conditions. Site too wet for this species. Tough environmental conditions. Poor planting technique. Note the twine that has not decayed. Herbicide injury through root absorption. Black walnut trees and stunted white pine. Excavation and construction activity caused this tree to die early. Poor site conditions post-construction. Flooded conditions suffocate roots. Desiccation Cold temperature injury. Lightening injury on oak. Environmental and Cultural Disorders Construction Salt D