A Color Atlas of Pests of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers
Seiten
2003
Timber Press (Verlag)
978-0-88192-561-6 (ISBN)
Timber Press (Verlag)
978-0-88192-561-6 (ISBN)
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Ornamental trees, shrubs, and flowers are an important component of modern life. Suitable for practitioners involved in the recognition, biology, and control of the pests of ornamental crops, this title recommends appropriate control measures, including the environmentally conscious methods of handpicking insects.
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.
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.
Dr. David V. Alford is a graduate of London University and has over 40 years experience in practical entomology. He previously worked for the organization then called the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF), where he gained wide experience of plant pests and crop protection issues in both agriculture and horticulture. He also served as a member of the MAFF Scientific Subcommittee on Pesticides. Dr. Alford, a keen photographer and naturalist, has published numerous scientific papers on insects and mites, and is also author and editor of several technical books and reviews.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 9.1.2003 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 1069 color photos, 1042 illus. |
| Verlagsort | Portland, OR |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 190 x 260 mm |
| Gewicht | 1542 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Garten |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie | |
| Reisen ► Karten / Stadtpläne / Atlanten | |
| Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Botanik | |
| Weitere Fachgebiete ► Land- / Forstwirtschaft / Fischerei | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-88192-561-6 / 0881925616 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-88192-561-6 / 9780881925616 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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