Author: Mary Louise Flint
Publisher: UCANR Publications
ISBN: 1601079745
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 248
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This handbook adapts scientifically based integrated pest management techniques to the needs of the home gardener and small-scale farmer. Covers insects, mites, plant diseases, nematodes, and weeds of fruit and nut trees and vegetables using the IPM approach of making minimal use of broad-spectrum pesticides; the methods recommended here rely primarily on organically acceptable alternatives. 120 common pests are described in individual sections; crop-by-crop symptom identification tables guide you quickly to the information you need. More than 350 color photos and 118 drawings help you diagnose problems and find solutions. What’s new in the Third Edition? •Includes the most up-to-date information on managing vegetable, herb and fruit tree pests with organically acceptable tools. •Over 30 new insect, disease and weed pests. •Crop tables in the back expanded to include 6 new crops and herbs. •Over 120 new color photographs added for a total of more than 400 color illustrations throughout.
Author: Ralph Howard Davidson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN:
Category : Beneficial insects
Languages : en
Pages : 616
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Importance of insects to humans; Structure physiology and metamorphosis; Classification; Natural control; Applied control: mechanical cultural, biological, legislative; Applied control: chemical; Pesticide toxicity, formulations, compatibility; Applicators, and safety; Environmental management; Pests of various crops and turf; Pests of grasses and cereal grains; Pests of cotton; Pests of leguminous crops; Pests of solanaceous crops; Pests of cucurbit and cruciferous crops; Pests of other vegetable crops; Pests of glasshouse and garden plants; Pests of trees and ornamental plants; Pests of pome fruits; Pests of stone fruits; Pests of grapes; Pests of small fruits; Pests of citrus; Pests of stored produts and household goods; Pests of domestic anomals and humans.
Author: Whitney Cranshaw
Publisher: Fulcrum Group
ISBN: 9781555914011
Category : Garden pests
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Entomologist Whitney Cranshaw draws from his experience with master gardeners to show gardeners of all abilities how to combat the major insect pests, plant diseases, and weeds west of the Mississippi. Now fully revised, this common-sense pest control guide comes complete with more than 100 photographs and informative tables.
Author: Charles L. Mohler
Publisher: Natural Resource Agriculture and Engineering Service (Nraes)
ISBN: 9781933395210
Category : Crop rotation
Languages : en
Pages : 156
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Author: Ralph H. Davidson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 662
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Abstract: This book covers insect pests of farm (vegetable crops, grains, cotton, sunflower and livestock), garden, orchard (citrus, pome, stone and small fruits, grapes and tree nuts), turfgrass, stored products and man. Both chemical and nonchemical control measures are discussed with emphasis on the latter. Illustrations and photos aid in identifying pests and diagnosing pest problems. A useful reference for agricultural consultants, farm managers, pest control operators, extension entomologists, and county agricultural agents.
Author: Steve H. Dreistadt
Publisher: UCANR Publications
ISBN: 1601078641
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 435
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Completely revised and expanded, Pests of Landscape Trees and Shrubs, 3rd Edition, is a comprehensive, how-to integrated pest management (IPM) resource for landscapers, arborists, home gardeners, retailers, and parks and grounds managers. This easy-to-use guide covers hundreds of insects, mites, nematodes, plant diseases, and weeds that can damage California landscapes. The book's 435 pages present the practical experience and research-based advice of more than 100 University of California (UC) and industry experts, including: • Pest-resistant plants and landscape design • Planting, irrigating, and other cultural practices that keep plants healthy • Conserving natural enemies to biologically control pests • Efficient monitoring so you know when to act • Selective pesticides and when their use may be warranted • Numerous references to regularly-updated, online guides with more pesticide choices and the latest IPM practices Inside you'll find: • 575 high-quality, color photographs to help you recognize the causes of plant damage and identify pests and their natural enemies. 140 more than the previous edition! • 101 line drawings and charts of pest biology and control techniques • Problem-solving tables to help you diagnose the pests and maladies of more than 200 genera of alphabetically-listed trees and shrubs Also in the 3rd Edition are dozens of newly added pests, including those affecting azaleas, camellias, hibiscus, camphor, eucalyptus, liquidambar, oaks, maples, palms, pines, olive, roses, and sycamores.
Author: Mary Louise Flint
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781627110051
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Author: Mary Louise Flint
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520218108
Category : Agricultural pests
Languages : en
Pages : 292
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Authoritative text enables readers to identify pests quickly and to prevent, correct, or live with most common pest problems. 250 color photos, 100 drawings.
Author: Susan Mulvihill
Publisher:
ISBN: 0760370060
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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Identify and control dozens of common vegetable garden pests quickly and organically with the pest profiles and expert advice found in The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook.
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 030917578X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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Widespread use of broad-spectrum chemical pesticides has revolutionized pest management. But there is growing concern about environmental contamination and human health risksâ€"and continuing frustration over the ability of pests to develop resistance to pesticides. In Ecologically Based Pest Management, an expert committee advocates the sweeping adoption of ecologically based pest management (EBPM) that promotes both agricultural productivity and a balanced ecosystem. This volume offers a vision and strategies for creating a solid, comprehensive knowledge base to support a pest management system that incorporates ecosystem processes supplemented by a continuum of inputsâ€"biological organisms, products, cultivars, and cultural controls. The result will be safe, profitable, and durable pest management strategies. The book evaluates the feasibility of EBPM and examines how best to move beyond optimal examples into the mainstream of agriculture. The committee stresses the need for information, identifies research priorities in the biological as well as socioeconomic realm, and suggests institutional structures for a multidisciplinary research effort. Ecologically Based Pest Management addresses risk assessment, risk management, and public oversight of EBPM. The volume also overviews the history of pest managementâ€"from the use of sulfur compounds in 1000 B.C. to the emergence of transgenic technology. Ecologically Based Pest Management will be vitally important to the agrichemical industry; policymakers, regulators, and scientists in agriculture and forestry; biologists, researchers, and environmental advocates; and interested growers.
