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Resource Pointer #115
February 12, 1997
For copies of the following resources, please contact
the appropriate publishers or organizations directly.
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*IPM Alternatives to Methyl Bromide, 1996.* William
Quarles and Sheila Daar, eds. Presents compilation of
articles about alternatives to methyl bromide originally
published in "The IPM Practitioner." Examines
alternatives to methyl bromide in grape and strawberry
production, disease suppression, nursery crops and seed
treatments. Lists resources for alternative products. 57
pp. US$23. Bio-Integral Resource Center (BIRC), P.O. Box
7414, Berkeley, CA 94707; phone (510) 524-2567; fax
(510) 524-1758; email birc@igc.org;
http://www.igc.org/birc/.
*A Model Integrated Pest Management Plan and Policy for
Schools, 1996.* New York Coalition for Alternatives to
Pesticides (NYCAP). Presents brief overview of
structural IPM for schools, highlighting importance of
monitoring, sanitation, sealing pest entryways and
least-toxic controls. Includes sample IPM policy
statement to be adopted by schools. 15 pp. US$5 for set
of four booklets in series. NYCAP, 353 Hamilton Street,
Albany, NY 12210; phone (518) 426-8246; fax (518) 426-
3052.
*Integrated Pest Management Resources for Schools,
1996.* New York Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
(NYCAP). Lists organizations and publications that deal
with IPM in general, and provides bibliography of
resources about specific pests, including ants, bats,
birds, cockroaches, lice, mice, termites, wasps, weeds
and other pests. Lists resources for least-toxic
products and for learning about pesticide risks. 18 pp.
US$5 for set of four booklets in series. NYCAP, 353
Hamilton Street, Albany, NY 12210; phone (518) 426-8246;
fax (518) 426-3052.
*Pest Management in the Subtropics: Integrated Pest
Management - a Florida Perspective, 1996.* David Rosen,
Fred Bennett and John Capinera, eds. Presents broad
overview of IPM, focusing on history and practice of IPM
in Florida. Describes range of strategies used by state
to advance IPM, including regulatory programs aimed at
preventing pest problems; research into pest-resistant
crops; use of pheromones to disrupt insect mating;
habitat management; and beneficial insects. Provides
case studies of IPM projects with citrus, tomatoes,
several other crops and structural pests, and describes
methods used to control specific pests. 578 pp. US$225.
Intercept Booksellers, P.O. Box 716, Andover, Hampshire
SP10 1YG, England; phone (44 1264) 334-748; fax (44
1264) 334-058.
*The Alternative Pest Management Conference, March 1,
1997.* University of Colorado, Boulder. Conference and
workshops designed to provide professional pesticide
applicators with current information about IPM practice
and theory and to inform general public about pesticide
risks and alternatives. One day event will feature
workshops on pesticide regulation, pesticide hazards,
organic gardening, structural IPM, pest identification
and practical IPM control strategies. Admission is free.
Continuing education credit available for pesticide
applicators. Scott Spiegel, Alternative Pest Management
Conference, P.O. Box 7252, Boulder, CO; phone (303) 443-
3943.
*Correction.* Resource Pointer #113, January 29, 1997,
incorrectly stated that there is no charge for Caliber
of Destruction: Globalization, Food Security and Women's
Livelihoods. This publication is part of a series of
four -- the set costs US$10. Contact Isis International
- Manila, P.O. Box 1837, Quezon City Main, Quezon City
1100, Philippines; phone (632) 411-1526; fax (632) 924-
1065; email isis@phil.gn.apc.org.
We encourage those interested in having resources listed
in the Online Resource Pointer to send review copies of
publications, videos or other sources to our office
(address listed below) or to contact Information Program
Associate Adam Kirshner for further information.
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