This manual is intended to assist pesticide applicators in vegetable crops prepare for certification under the Michigan Pesticide Control Act of 1976. The primary focus of this publication is on vegetable pest control. The three sections presented describe: (1) Insect pests of vegetable crops; (2) Weed pests of vegetable crops; and (3) Causes of vegetable diseases. Section three discusses disease cycles and examples of vegetable disease cycles. Also described are the types of inorganic and organic fungicides and how they have been used for disease control. A list of self-help questions and instructions for completing the questions are presented at the end of each section. (HM)