Handbook of Integrated Pest Management for Turf and Ornamentals

Handbook of Integrated Pest Management for Turf and Ornamentals
Author: Anne R. Leslie
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 676
Release: 1994-06-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780873713504

This essential reference provides complete coverage of integrated pest management (IPM). With more than 40 recognized experts, the book thoroughly details the rationale and benefits of employing an IPM plan and provides technical information on each aspect from cultural practices to choosing when and how to use chemicals. It also brings together research work on pest problems with information on the practical implementation of the tools. Case studies of successful operations are provided as well.

Turfgrass Insects of the United States and Canada

Turfgrass Insects of the United States and Canada
Author: Patricia J. Vittum
Publisher: Comstock Publishing Associates
Total Pages: 528
Release: 1999
Genre: Science
ISBN:

The book provides an overview of detection and diagnosis of insect infestation, survey techniques, and principles of strategy and control."--BOOK JACKET.

Ecofriendly Pest Management for Food Security

Ecofriendly Pest Management for Food Security
Author: Omkar Ph.D.
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 764
Release: 2016-02-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128032669

Ecofriendly Pest Management for Food Security explores the broad range of opportunity and challenges afforded by Integrated Pest Management systems. The book focuses on the insect resistance that has developed as a result of pest control chemicals, and how new methods of environmentally complementary pest control can be used to suppress harmful organisms while protecting the soil, plants, and air around them. As the world's population continues its rapid increase, this book addresses the production of cereals, vegetables, fruits, and other foods and their subsequent demand increase. Traditional means of food crop production face proven limitations and increasing research is turning to alternative means of crop growth and protection. - Addresses environmentally focused pest control with specific attention to its role in food security and sustainability. - Includes a range of pest management methods, from natural enemies to biomolecules. - Written by experts with extensive real-world experience.

Handbook of Vegetable Pests

Handbook of Vegetable Pests
Author: John L. Capinera
Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing
Total Pages: 792
Release: 2001
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780121588618

Assisting anyone in need of an easy-to-use yet comprehensive survey of all pests likely to be encountered in North America, this handbook provides thorough identification guides, descriptions of pest life history, and pest management recommendations. Including hundreds of illustrations, this guide is cross-referenced to scientific literature, and includes color plates for ease of insect identification.

Insect Pests of Rice

Insect Pests of Rice
Author: M. D. Pathak
Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Total Pages: 88
Release: 1994
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9712200280

Natural Enemies

Natural Enemies
Author: Ann E. Hajek
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2004-02-12
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780521653855

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Grasshoppers and Their Relatives

Grasshoppers and Their Relatives
Author:
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Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Grasshoppers
ISBN: 9780716612117

Questions and answers explore the world of insects, with an emphasis on grasshoppers.