Insect Pests of Farm, Garden, and Orchard

Name: Insect Pests of Farm, Garden, and Orchard
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ISBN: 9780471011248

ISBN-10: 047101124X

ISBN-13: 9780471011248

Edition: 8th 1987 (Revised)

Authors: Ralph H. Davidson, William F. Lyon

List price: $190.95

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The definitive work in its field--gives more information on the pests of agricultural crops, humans, domestic animals, and the home than any other book. Comprises a brief and concise introduction to entomology, covering insect anatomy, morphology, development, physiology, and classification. Unique in its grouping of pests with their natural enemies. Gives special emphasis to control by biological means utilizing nature to the fullest extent as the wisest and most economical approach to good pest control without polluting the environment with toxic chemicals. New chapters cover the pests of sunflowers and tree nuts. Well-illustrated.

Book details

List price: $190.95
Edition: 8th
Copyright year: 1987
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/16/1987
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 656
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.046



Importance of Insects to Humans


Structure, Physiology, and Metamorphosis


Classification


Natural Control


Applied Control: Mechanical, Cultural, Biological, Legislative


Applied Control: Chemical


Pesticide Toxicity, Formulations, Compatibility, Applicators, and Safety


Environmental Management


Pests of Various Crops and Turf


Pests of Grasses and Cereal Grains


Pests of Cotton


Pests of Sunflower


Pests of Leguminous Crops


Pests of Solanaceous crops


Pests of Cucurbit and Cruciferious Crops


Pest of Other Vegetable Crops


Pests of Glasshouse and Garden Plants


Pests of Trees and Ornamental Plants


Pests of Pome Fruits


Pests of Tree Nuts


Pests of Grapes


Pests of Small Fruits


Pests of Citrus


Pests of Stored Products and Household Goods


Pests of Domestic Animals and Humans


Index