Integrated Pest Management for Apples & Pears, 2nd Edition
Integrated Pest Management for Apples & Pears, 2nd Edition

Author: BARBARA OHLENDORF

Publisher: University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1879906422

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Inside you'll find a detailed index, a completely revised section on codling moth management with detailed information on mating disruption, revision of leafroller management practices, updates on oak root fungus and wild asparagus, biological control of fireblight, and new control strategies for pear psylla. The emphasis is on least-toxic control methods, selective pesticides, and cultural and biological controls. Also includes a section on organically acceptable control methods. More than 200 color photos and 100 figures and tables.

Integrated Pest Management for Australian Apples & Pears
Integrated Pest Management for Australian Apples & Pears

Author: Industry & Investment NSW.

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9781742560144

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"This manual outlines an Australian apple and pear integrated pest management (IPM) strategy. The development of this strategy has involved collaboration between Australian apple and pear growers, researchers and extension specialists. The objective was to create a strategy that gave practical pest management options instead of 'warm fuzzy' philosophy."--P. vii.

Integrated Pest Management for Stone Fruits
Integrated Pest Management for Stone Fruits

Author: Larry L. Strand

Publisher: University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9781879906365

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The most complete guide available for managing pest problems in apricots, cherries, nectarines, peaches, plums, and prunes. An indispensable guide to establishing a pest management program, diagnosing pest problems, identifying and using beneficial insects, and establishing new orchards. Includes information on training and pruning, irrigation scheduling, scheduling management activities, soil and tissue sampling, pheromone mating disruption, relative toxicity of pesticides to natural enemies and honey bees, organically acceptable pest control options, vertebrae pest control options within the ranges of endangered species.

Wildlife Pest Control Around Gardens and Homes
Wildlife Pest Control Around Gardens and Homes

Author: Terrell P. Salmon

Publisher: UCANR Publications

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1879906678

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Operating under the premise that it is the activity, not the species, that defines the pest, this handy guide will help you determine if a control method is necessary – and then offers management and control options. The information presented is in keeping with the principles of integrated pest management and offers the widest range possible of both preventive and population reduction methods for common bird, mammal and reptile pests. From cliff swallows to rattlesnakes, bats to voles, deer to woodpeckers, this volume will help you identify, appraise, and monitor your wildlife pest situation.

IPM in Practice, 2nd Edition
IPM in Practice, 2nd Edition

Author: Mary Louise Flint

Publisher: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 1601077858

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IPM in Practice features IPM strategies for weed, insect, pathogen, nematode, and vertebrate pests and provides specific information on how to set up sampling and monitoring programs in the field. This manual covers methods applicable to vegetable, field, and tree cops as well as landscape and urban situations. Designed to bring you the most up-to-date research and expertise, this manual draws on the knowledge of dozens of experts within the University of California, public agencies, and private practice.

Integrated Pest Management for Almonds, 2nd Edition
Integrated Pest Management for Almonds, 2nd Edition

Author: Mary Louise Flint

Publisher: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9781879906525

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Our best-selling guide for almonds covers 120 different pest problems including diseases, insects and mites, nematodes, vertebrate pests, and weeds; including 10 new insect pests and diseases including anthracnose, Alternaria leaf blight, rust, tenlined June beetle, and leafhoppers. New in the second edition you'll find: An extensively revised chapter on vertebrate pest management which adds recommendations for control techniques where endangered species occur. A revised and expanded chapter on vegetation management including detailed information on cover crops. A revised section on navel orangeworm, emphasizing cultural control techniques instead of insecticides. A revised section on peach twig borer includes discussions of bloomtime sprays with Bacillus thuringiensis and pheromone mating disruption. Revised and updated tables on susceptibility of rootstocks and scion cultivars to major pests and a detailed index. This indispensable reference is illustrated with 259 photos, including 33 new color photos, along with 69 line drawings and tables.

Integrated Pest Management for Strawberries
Integrated Pest Management for Strawberries

Author: Larry L. Strand

Publisher: UCANR Publications

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 1601074891

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This manual is the ultimate guide to pest management for strawberries. Whether you’re a commercial grower or a home gardener, this manual is for you. Using this manual you’ll learn how to prevent and diagnose causes of damage; identify pests and key natural enemies; establish an IPM program for your field; manage problems related to irrigation, nutrition, and the growing environment; and determine when direct control actions are necessary. This revised manual also includes chapters on strawberry transplant production and managing pests in home garden strawberries.