Encyclopedia of Pest Management

Encyclopedia of Pest Management
Author: David Pimentel, Ph.D.
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 984
Release: 2002-05-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781439870587

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Mastitis Control in Dairy Herds

Mastitis Control in Dairy Herds
Author: Roger William Blowey
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2010
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845935500

This is the second edition of the book, containing 16 chapters which focus on prevention and control of mastitis as well as on the different factors that lead to mastitis resulting in poor milk quality. The book contains two appendices, the first contains a liner line chart and the second contains parlour audit. An index is also provided.

Integrated Pest Management for Apples & Pears, 2nd Edition

Integrated Pest Management for Apples & Pears, 2nd Edition
Author: BARBARA OHLENDORF
Publisher: University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Total Pages: 229
Release: 1999
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1879906422

Inside you'll find a detailed index, a completely revised section on codling moth management with detailed information on mating disruption, revision of leafroller management practices, updates on oak root fungus and wild asparagus, biological control of fireblight, and new control strategies for pear psylla. The emphasis is on least-toxic control methods, selective pesticides, and cultural and biological controls. Also includes a section on organically acceptable control methods. More than 200 color photos and 100 figures and tables.

Pests and Vector-borne Diseases in the Livestock Industry

Pests and Vector-borne Diseases in the Livestock Industry
Author: Claire Garros
Publisher: Brill Wageningen Academic
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Insect pests
ISBN: 9789086863150

"How to control economically important vector-borne diseases? What are the best strategies to protect livestock from vector-borne diseases in a changing environment? How to evaluate and assess the acceptability, cost efficiency and cost benefit of the control and surveillance methods? The information in this book will help to answer these questions. It aims at presenting the latest information on vector-borne diseases affecting livestock worldwide, from state-of-the art interventions to the assessment of the impact of these control measures. This book is a valuable tool for entomologists and all those involved in pest and vector control."

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.

Predicting and Controlling Stable Flies on California Dairies

Predicting and Controlling Stable Flies on California Dairies
Author:
Publisher: UCANR Publications
Total Pages: 11
Release: 2007
Genre:
ISBN: 1601074786

The stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans) is a serious pest of confined livestock, and is becoming a pest of pastured livestock as well. This publication will help you learn to identify the pest and manage infestations.

Pests of the Garden and Small Farm

Pests of the Garden and Small Farm
Author: Mary Louise Flint
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 292
Release: 1998
Genre: Agricultural pests
ISBN: 0520218108

Authoritative text enables readers to identify pests quickly and to prevent, correct, or live with most common pest problems. 250 color photos, 100 drawings.