Color Atlas of Pests of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Flowers
Editorial Reviews
Review
Marty Figley Michigan Observer and Eccentric : A valuable reference work . . . . With this amount of information, even the novice can learn how to identify pests.
Joann Karges Sida, Contributions to Botany : This word deserves broad distribution . . . (and) should serve as a standard reference for serious gardeners, horticulturists, and silvaculturists.
Avant Gardener : Since every serious gardener needs an authoritative reference on identifying and controlling pests, we welcome the reprinting of A Color Atlas of Pests of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Flowers.
Michigan Gardener : This authoritative and beautifully illustrated account provides a unique source of reference for all those involved in the recognition and control of ornamental plant pests.
Crack and Crevice : This reference will prove indispensable to a wide range of readers.
IPMnet News : A handsome hardbound volume containing hundreds of full color, closeup photos and a trove of useful information. . . . An indispensable 448-page work.
Harrisburg Patriot-News : Useful for identifying . . . just about any bug you're likely to run across in the landscape.
John Van de Water Newark Star-Ledger : An essential book for horticulturists and anyone concerned with pest management.
Backyard Solutions : This authoritative book is a valuable reference for those interested in educating themselves about common pests and how to control them without necessarily resorting to the use of harmful chemicals. . . . Alford has armed amateur gardeners with a most valuable weapon.
Joanne S. Carpender National Gardener : This is the most useful garden book on controlling pests to come out lately and would be a welcome addition to anyone's library.
Lois Wood Florida Entomological Society Newsletter : A great addition to libraries of IPM enthusiasts, growers, and horticulturalists.
Len Philips City Trees : This book is an excellent investment for every municipal arborist.
Robert W. Pemberton Economic Botany : [A] highly informative and well illustrated book.
Book Description
Ornamental trees, shrubs, and flowers are an important component of modern life, from houseplants to trees in public parks. This authoritative and beautifully illustrated account provides a unique source of reference for all practitioners involved in the recognition, biology, and control of the pests of ornamental crops. The author recommends appropriate control measures, including the environmentally conscious methods of handpicking insects, eliminating insect hiding places, and using certain pesticide and chemical controls. Entomologists, horticulturists, pest control specialists, integrated pest management (IPM) practitioners, growers, students, and teachers will all find this to be a thorough and comprehensive text.
Color Atlas of Pests of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Flowers
Color Atlas of Pests of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Flowers,David V. Alford,Timber Press,0881925616,Atlases,Atlases - General,Diseases and pests,Gardening,Gardening/Plants,General,Identification,Life Sciences - Horticulture,Ornamental Plants,Pest Control In Horticultural Crops,Plants - General,Plants, Ornamental,Science,Seed-Bearing Plants (Spermatophyta)
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