Product 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 introduction reviews the main features of insects, mites and other major pest groups, followed by a discussion of the principles of pest control.

The bulk of the book is devoted to the various pests. Each major order and family is considered in turn, accompanied by detailed descriptions and photographs to aid in identification. Entries also include the life history of the pest, and explain the kind of damage caused to the infested plant and the severity of the plant’s reaction ---not all pests require removal action. The author recommends appropriate control measures, including environmentally conscious methods such as hand-picking and elimination of insect hiding places, as well as certain pesticide and chemical controls.

This reference will prove indispensible to a wide range of readers. Entomologists, horticulturalists, pest control specialists, integrated pest management (IPM) practitioners, growers, students, and teachers will all find this to be a thorough and comprehensive text.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1062264 in Books
• Published on: 2003-01-01
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 448 pages

Review
"An essential book for horticulturists and anyone concerned with pest management."—John Van de Water, Newark Star-Ledger, March 16, 2003 (John Van de Water Newark Star-Ledger )

"This is the most useful garden book on controlling pests to come out lately and would be a welcome addition to anyone's library."—Joanne S. Carpender, National Gardener, February 2003 (Joanne S. Carpender National Gardener )

An essential book for horticulturists and anyone concerned with pest management.John Van de Water, Newark Star-Ledger, March 16, 2003 (Newark Star-Ledger )

This is the most useful garden book on controlling pests to come out lately and would be a welcome addition to anyone's library.Joanne S. Carpender, National Gardener, February 2003 (National Gardener )

About the Author
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.