{"title":"Pest ID \u0026 Monitoring","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePest ID Cards and Pest Monitoring Cards for Garden Pest Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're identifying common garden pests or monitoring insect activity, our collection of pest ID cards and pest monitoring cards provides practical tools to help support informed pest management decisions. Browse pest identification guides, monitoring cards, microscopes, and insect traps designed for use in home gardens, orchards, landscapes, and greenhouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePest ID cards help gardeners recognize common insects and plant pests, while pest monitoring cards assist with tracking pest activity over time. Regular monitoring can help detect pest populations early, making it easier to determine when management practices may be needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop pest ID cards and pest monitoring cards for reliable pest identification and monitoring tools. Explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/weed-and-pest-control\"\u003eweed and pest control collection\u003c\/a\u003e for additional products to help manage insects, weeds, and other common garden pests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tree-fruit-pest-id-and-monitoring-cards","title":"Tree Fruit Pest ID and Monitoring Cards","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBy Larry L. Strand and Jack Kelly Clark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentification is the first step to treatment. Carry these pocket-sized laminated pest ID cards in the field as handy references for identifying and monitoring major insect and mite pests and several important diseases in deciduous tree fruits and nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pest is identified by a description and close-up photographs of important life stages. Cards identifying important natural enemies are also included. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe information on these 32 cards will help pest control advisers and growers know how and when to look for these pests -- in both growing and dormant seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences are provided to the appropriate UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines and IPM Manuals for management information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaminated.  32 cards.  University of California Regents.  2011\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543408599153,"sku":"BP810","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/tree-fruit-pest-id-and-monitoring-cards.jpg?v=1747085814"},{"product_id":"landscape-pests-id-cards","title":"Landscape Pests ID Cards","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBy Larry L. 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