GrowerTalks on Pest Control

GrowerTalks on Pest Control
Author: Rick Blanchette
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2001
Genre: Gardening
ISBN:

Giving growers the answers needed for fighting insects and disease in their production areas, this collection of over 100 articles from GrowerTalks magazine offers strategies to fight pests, including IPM, biologicals, and spraying techniques.

Pests of the Garden and Small Farm, 3rd Edition

Pests of the Garden and Small Farm, 3rd Edition
Author: Mary Louise Flint
Publisher: UCANR Publications
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2018-01-01
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1601079745

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.

Grower Talks

Grower Talks
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 392
Release: 1976
Genre: Ornamental plant industry
ISBN:

Integrated Pest Management for Floriculture and Nurseries

Integrated Pest Management for Floriculture and Nurseries
Author: Steve H. Dreistadt
Publisher: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2001
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781879906464

References, suppliers, and a comprehensive index make this book indispensable to growers, farm advisors, IPM scouts, pesticide applicators, pest control advisors, and students. A complete sourcebook for bulbs, cut flowers, potted flowering plants, foliage plants, bedding plants, ornamental trees, and shrubs as grown in the field, greenhouse, and nursery.--COVER.

GrowerTalks on Perennials

GrowerTalks on Perennials
Author: Rick Blanchette
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2002
Genre: Gardening
ISBN:

This collection of more than 60 articles from "GrowerTalks" magazine is written for professional growers by the industry's leading floriculture experts, academic researchers, and professional growers. Articles highlight proven methods and tips on crop control, growth regulation of perennial crops, pest control, and marketing perennial crops. The controversial issue of forcing perennial flowers out of season so customers can buy colorful plants in the spring is discussed, as is specific research into planning for spring flowers. Research into regulating the height growth of perennial crops is also presented, including findings on which plant growth regulators are effective and at what rates.

GrowerTalks on Crop Culture 2

GrowerTalks on Crop Culture 2
Author: Rick Blanchette
Publisher: Ball Publishing
Total Pages: 220
Release: 1999
Genre: Floriculture
ISBN:

Successful growers share their experience with a wide range of crops - from aglaonema to trachelium. Learn proven cultivation practices, tips, and shortcuts to make your crops healthier, better looking, and more profitable.--COVER.