This new manual for avocado growers and pest control professionals is the latest in UC's highly regarded series of Integrated Pest Management Manuals. Drawing on the expertise of UC faculty, UC Cooperative Extension specialists, farm advisors, and pest control advisors, this beautifully illustrated guide gives you the latest research and advice on Pest Management for avocados. Using this guide you'll learn how to: Prevent and diagnose causes of damage, Identify pests and key natural enemies, Establish and IPM program for your grove, Use biological control and other non-chemical methods, Manage problems related to irrigation, nutrition, and the growing environment, and Determine when direct control actions are warranted Illustrated with 386 color photographs and 64 line drawings and charts that will help you identify and manage over 100 important pests and disorders.