Pests of the Garden and Small Farm A Grower's Guide to Using Less Pesticide

Name: Pests of the Garden and Small Farm A Grower's Guide to Using Less Pesticide
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ISBN: 9780520218109

ISBN-10: 0520218108

ISBN-13: 9780520218109

Edition: 2nd 2002

Authors: Mary L. Flint, Kelly J. Clark

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Featuring more than 250 color photographs of pests and crops, and more than 100 drawings, this book, with its authoritative text, enables you to identify pests quickly--and to prevent, correct, or live with most common pest problems. Crop tables at the end of the book describe major pests on 30 vegetable and fruit tree crops and refer you to specific pages for more detail. The book's approach minimizes the use of broad spectrum pesticides, relying primarily on alternatives such as: biological control; resistant varieties; traps and barriers; less toxic pesticides such as soaps, oils, and microbials; changing planting, irrigation, or cultivating procedures; and other preventive measures.…

Book details

List price: $38.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication date: 3/1/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 286
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.332
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments



Introduction



Designing a Pest Management Program



Common Insects, Mites, Other Arthropods, and Snails and Slugs



Diseases



Nematodes



Weeds



Crop Tables



Using Degree-Days for Predicting Growth and Development of Crops and Invertebrate Pests


References


Glossary


Index