Author: Alberta Environmental CentrePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Biological Pest Management for Interior Landscapes
Author: Alberta Environmental CentrePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Pests of Landscape Trees and Shrubs, Third Edition
Author: Steve H. DreistadtPublisher: UCANR Publications
ISBN: 1601078641
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
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.
Biological Control in Plant Protection
Author: Neil HelyerPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1840766018
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
There has been a large increase in the commercial use of integrated crop/pest management methods for pest and disease control on a wide range of crops throughout the world since the first edition of this book. The completely revised second edition of the bestselling Biological Control in Plant Protection: A Color Handbook continues the objective of
Biological Pest Management for Interior Plantscapes
Author: Marilyn Y. SteinerPublisher: Vegreville, Alta. : Alberta Environmental Centre
ISBN:
Category : Greenhouse plants
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Booklet emphasizing combined or integrated use of biological control agentswith cultural and chemical control measures. A list of recommendedpesticides is included, as are methods of controlling major pests such as thetwo-spotted spider mite, greenhouse whitefly, citrus mealybug, soft scales, armoured scales, green peach aphid, citrus red mite, and thrips. A list ofsuppliers of biological control agents is included.
Biological Pest Management for Interior Plantscapes
Author: Landscape Maintenance Pest Control
Author: Patrick J. MarerPublisher: UCANR Publications
ISBN: 1879906716
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
This is a complete guide to using pesticides safely in turf, landscape, and interior scape situations ranging from parks and golf courses to indoor malls. Designed for professionals working in the public or private sector, it focuses especially on pesticide handling and application procedures of importance.More than 200 photos, line drawings, graphs, and sidebars illustrate key concepts and procedures. Review questions similar to those on the exams are included at the end of each chapter to help you as you study.This is recommended study material for Landscape Maintenance Pest Control and Maintenance Gardener categories of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation's Qualified Pesticide Applicator License (QAL) and Qualified Pesticide Applicator Certificate (QAC) exams.
Lawn and Residential Landscape Pest Control
Author: Susan CohenPublisher: UCANR Publications
ISBN: 9781601075604
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Interior Landscape Pest Management
Author: Raymond A. CloydPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : House plants
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Natural Enemies Handbook
Author: Mary Louise FlintPublisher: UCANR Publications
ISBN: 1879906376
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
The Best-Ever Practical Guide to Biological Control. This book will help you find, identify, and use natural enemies to control pests in almost any agricultural crop, garden, or landscape. First use the handy Quick Guide feature to locate natural enemies. Then go to the main text for clear, detailed information. 180 high-quality color photographs and 140 expertly rendered drawings show hundreds of predators, parasites, and pathogens that attack pest insects, mites, nematodes, plant pathogens, and weeds. References, suppliers, and a comprehensive index make this an indispensable sourcebook for growers, pest control advisers, landscape professionals, home gardeners, and pest management teachers and students.
Landscaping Indoors
Author: Scott D. AppellPublisher: Brooklyn Botanic Garden
ISBN: 9781889538181
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
A guide to designing, planting, and maintaining indoor landscapes that provides information on choosing the best plants for indoor use, setting up planters, using decorative touches, and caring for the plants.