Integrated Pest Management for Citrus, Third Edition

Integrated Pest Management for Citrus, Third Edition
Author: Steve H. Dreistadt
Publisher: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2014-11-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1601076967

Introducing the newly updated IPM for Citrus--3rd Edition. Now with even more pictures, more resources, and more pests! Learn to apply the principles of integrated pest management to identify and manage more than 150 common citrus pests, diseases, and disorders. Complete with more than 550 color photographs and 80 figures and tables, this guide provides substantial information on pest insects, mites, diseases, weeds, nematodes, and vertebrates. Look for brand new sections on Asian Citrus Psyllid, Citrus Leafminer, Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter and more!

Integrated Pest Management for Stone Fruits

Integrated Pest Management for Stone Fruits
Author: Larry L. Strand
Publisher: University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Total Pages: 236
Release: 1999
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781879906365

The most complete guide available for managing pest problems in apricots, cherries, nectarines, peaches, plums, and prunes. An indispensable guide to establishing a pest management program, diagnosing pest problems, identifying and using beneficial insects, and establishing new orchards. Includes information on training and pruning, irrigation scheduling, scheduling management activities, soil and tissue sampling, pheromone mating disruption, relative toxicity of pesticides to natural enemies and honey bees, organically acceptable pest control options, vertebrae pest control options within the ranges of endangered species.

Citrus Production Manual

Citrus Production Manual
Author: Louise Ferguson
Publisher: UCANR Publications
Total Pages: 443
Release: 2014-04-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1601078404

Citrus production is complex, requiring a delicate balancing act during the growing season and lots of preparation. This new manual covers the many steps in the process in a clear and accessible way. This manual also details the latest horticultural and disease issues affecting citrus production. From deciding scion variety and rootstock, to establishing an orchard, to managing production, to postharvest handling, you'll find it all here in a readable format. Colorful photos and clear diagrams and illustrations guide you through important concepts. Chapters cover: History Botany and Physiology Orchard Establishment Pest and Disease Management Postharvest Handling

Citrus Mites

Citrus Mites
Author: Vincenzo Vacante
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Citrus
ISBN: 1845934997

Citrus pests are a serious issue for crop growers, causing problems in yield and economic losses. This title studies mites harmful to citrus plants from various citrus growing regions around the world. It addresses methods of removal from plants, describes symptoms of damage caused by pests and discusses methods of eradication and control.

Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management
Author: Edward B. Radcliffe
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 551
Release: 2009
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0521875951

This textbook presents theory and concepts in integrated pest management, complemented by two award-winning websites covering more practical aspects.

Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management
Author: D. P. Abrol
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2012
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845938089

Providing a critical evaluation of the management strategies involved in ecologically-based pest management, this book presents a balanced overview of environmentally safe and ecologically sound approaches. Topics covered include biological control with fungi and viruses, conservation of natural predators, use of botanicals and how effective pest management can help promote food security. In the broader context of agriculture, sustainability and environmental protection, the book provides a multidisciplinary and multinational perspective on integrated pest management useful to researchers in entomology, crop protection, environmental sciences and pest management.

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.

Asian Citrus Psyllid

Asian Citrus Psyllid
Author: Jawwad A. Qureshi
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2020-06-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1786394081

This book, written by a team of experts on the Asian citrus psyllid, gathers together everything currently known about the biology and ecology of this important pest species, examines the transmission and acquisition processes of the pathogen, and looks at current management practices and their effectiveness. The potential for new, innovative management techniques are also described, along with the economic implications of managing this rapidly establishing disease.

Biointensive Integrated Pest Management for Horticultural Crops

Biointensive Integrated Pest Management for Horticultural Crops
Author: Anil Kumar
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2021-12-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000523284

The book has covered recent techniques on bio-intensive integrated approaches of horticultural pest’s management. An attempt to compile information on non-chemical ways of pest management strategies including agronomic approaches to physical, mechanical, biopesticides, biocontrol agents, biorational pesticides etc. which are non harmful to environment and economically viable has been made. This book is a useful reference material for organic product producing farmers, researchers and students who are involved in bio-intensive pest management strategies. Note: T& F does not sell or distribute the hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This title is co-published with NIPA.

Handbook of Pest Management in Organic Farming

Handbook of Pest Management in Organic Farming
Author: Vincenzo Vacante
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 577
Release: 2017-12-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 178064499X

This book is an up-to-date and comprehensive reference covering pest management in organic farming in major crops of the world. General introductory chapters explore the management of crops to prevent pest outbreaks, plant protection tools in organic farming, and natural enemies and pest control. The remaining chapters are crop-based and discuss geographic distribution, economic importance and key pests. For each pest the fundamental aspects of its bio-ecology and the various methods of control are presented. Understanding of the scientific content is facilitated with practical advice, tables and diagrams, helping users to apply the theories and recommendations. This is an essential resource for researchers and extension workers in crop protection, integrated pest management and biocontrol, and organic farming systems.