Book Description
Provides descriptions and photographs of insects, mites, and other major pest groups along with a discussion of pest control.
Author : D. V. Alford
Publisher : Timber Press (OR)
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 14,73 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780881925616
Provides descriptions and photographs of insects, mites, and other major pest groups along with a discussion of pest control.
Author : D. V. Alford
Publisher :
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 10,73 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Garden pests
ISBN :
Author : D. V. Alford
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 22,66 MB
Release : 2012-07-26
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0123985153
Ornamental trees, shrubs and flowers have always been extremely popular and in large demand. Whether in gardens or parks, common usage of alpines, bedding plants, cacti, cut flowers, house plants and pot plants, as well as herbaceous plants, ornamental grasses, shrubs and trees makes a definitive volume on their pests of essential value to entomologists and plant scientists. The fully revised and updated second edition of Pests of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Flowers follows up the successful previous edition with coverage of many new pests and highly detailed color photographs. The book opens with a review of the main features of insects, mites and other major pest groups. . Each major order and family of pests is considered in turn, with details of their status, host range, world distribution, diagnostic features and biology. Descriptions of the characteristic damage caused are also given. Contains coverage of more than 60 new pests and nearly 90 additional color photographs Discusses principles of pest control of ornamental plants, followed by sections on the various pests
Author : D. V. Alford
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 21,35 MB
Release : 1995-02-28
Category : Gardening
ISBN :
This atlas discusses the principles of pest control of ornamental plants followed by sections on the various pests. Each major order and family is considered in turn, with details of their status, host range, world distribution, diagnostic features and biology. Focuses on general methods and types of pesticide and chemical control, thus ensuring that the book will remain fully up-to-date for many years.
Author : David V. Alford
Publisher : Manson Publishing
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 48,7 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Science
ISBN :
Introduction; earwigs and thrips; aphids, bugs, hoppers, psyllids and scale insects; beetles and weevils; flies; moths; sawflies, ants and wasps; mites; miscellaneous pests; parasites and predators; pesticides;list of plants; bibliography.
Author : T V Sathe
Publisher :
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 36,81 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category :
ISBN : 9789351241393
Gardens play an important role in protecting and improving cultural heritage, life style and scientific knowledge. Floriculture business has attracted the attention of the world because of good returns and pleasure. Insects and other pests are enemies of flowers and gardens. The book contains detail information about identification, life cycle, host plants, damage and control of pests found on ornamental plants like Rose, China rose, Jasmine, Chrysanthemum, Nerium, Marigold, Night Jasmine, Gerbera, Gladiolus, Dahlia, Carnation, China Aster, Orchids, Bouganvillea, Tuberose, Cacti, Cycas, Ferns, Michelia and many others. The book is very useful guide to protect pleasure and botanical gardens and floricultural plants.
Author : Steve H. Dreistadt
Publisher : UCANR Publications
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 16,89 MB
Release : 2016-02-24
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1601078641
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 : Pascal P. Pirone
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1054 pages
File Size : 47,6 MB
Release : 1978-03-14
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780471072492
Discusses diagnosis and treatment of diseases and organisms afflicting nearly 500 genera of ornamental plants grown outdoors, under glass, or in the home. Explains when and how to use the most effective fungicides, insecticides, and other control materials and practices. The fifth edition of the official publication of the New York Botanical Garden identifies new diseases, recognizes the spread of many known diseases to a wider range of host plants, and reflects up-to-date control methods. New illustrations have been added and there are expanded discussions on fungicides, bactericides, and miticides.
Author : Milan Zúbrik
Publisher :
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 27,69 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Insect pests
ISBN : 9782913688186
A comprehensive atlas to the world of insects and diseases damaging trees and shrubs in Europe. Illustrated by over 4,300 unique colour photographs, showing more than 1,100 species of insects and diseases causing damage to tree species and shrubs in Europe. -- Publisher.
Author : Bernard O. Dodge
Publisher : Law. Press
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 48,87 MB
Release : 2011-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781447417538
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.