Book excerpt: Abstract: Prepared by a team of scientists and pest specialists, this manual for laymen summarizes and compiles over ten years of research on Christmas tree pests and their control primarily reference tool includes 70 illustrated pest profiles and how to select, plant and care for trees to reduce potential pest damage; and how to maintain pests at harmless levels. A four step Pest Management Primer, discussions of illustrated symptoms and signs of tree injury, where to get assistance and how to submit material for identification are included. A Pesticide Table, general and technical references, a chart cross referencing pesticide common and trade names, an index of common and scientific names of pests and trees, and listings of safety equipment sources and handling, mixing and application equipment sources are supplied.