Pests, Diseases and Beneficials

Pests, Diseases and Beneficials

Author: F David Hockings AM

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2014-03-03

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 1486300227

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Helps gardeners identify and deal with common insects and small animals that are found in every Australian garden.


The Practical Encyclopedia of Garden Pests and Diseases

The Practical Encyclopedia of Garden Pests and Diseases

Author: Andrew Mikolajski

Publisher: Southwater Publishing

Published: 2012-02-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781780190846

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A pest identifier and problem solver, with a visual guide to the most common garden problems and how to identify and eradicate them using organic and inorganic means, with over 900 clear photographs.


Pests, Diseases and Disorders of Garden Plants

Pests, Diseases and Disorders of Garden Plants

Author: Stefan Buczacki

Publisher: HarperCollins UK

Published: 2010-06-10

Total Pages: 1226

ISBN-13: 0007387164

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Essential for all gardeners, horticulturists, teachers, students and naturalists, this is a practical guide to dealing with the pests, diseases and disorders that commonly affect fruit, vegetables, trees and ornamental garden plants.


Pests of Landscape Trees and Shrubs, Third Edition

Pests of Landscape Trees and Shrubs, Third Edition

Author: Steve H. Dreistadt

Publisher: UCANR Publications

Published: 2016-02-24

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 1601078641

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Completely revised and expanded, Pests of Landscape Trees and Shrubs, 3rd Edition, is a comprehensive, how-to integrated pest management (IPM) resource for landscapers, arborists, home gardeners, retailers, and parks and grounds managers. This easy-to-use guide covers hundreds of insects, mites, nematodes, plant diseases, and weeds that can damage California landscapes. The book's 435 pages present the practical experience and research-based advice of more than 100 University of California (UC) and industry experts, including: • Pest-resistant plants and landscape design • Planting, irrigating, and other cultural practices that keep plants healthy • Conserving natural enemies to biologically control pests • Efficient monitoring so you know when to act • Selective pesticides and when their use may be warranted • Numerous references to regularly-updated, online guides with more pesticide choices and the latest IPM practices Inside you'll find: • 575 high-quality, color photographs to help you recognize the causes of plant damage and identify pests and their natural enemies. 140 more than the previous edition! • 101 line drawings and charts of pest biology and control techniques • Problem-solving tables to help you diagnose the pests and maladies of more than 200 genera of alphabetically-listed trees and shrubs Also in the 3rd Edition are dozens of newly added pests, including those affecting azaleas, camellias, hibiscus, camphor, eucalyptus, liquidambar, oaks, maples, palms, pines, olive, roses, and sycamores.


Abiotic Disorders of Landscape Plants

Abiotic Disorders of Landscape Plants

Author: Laurence Raleigh Costello

Publisher: UCANR Publications

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 1879906589

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This manual contains a wealth of information to help you diagnose abiotic disorders in landscape plants – disorders caused by environmental, physiological or other nonbiological factors. You’ll learn how to diagnose injury symptoms from over 20 different abiotic agents including water deficit, nutrient deficiencies, salinity, pH, sunburn, air pollution, herbicide and other chemical phytotoxicities, mechanical injuries, lightning, wind, and hail. You’ll also learn how to develop a step-by-step diagnostic strategy. Included are strategies, techniques, and tools you can use in diagnosing plant problems, common injury symptoms and their abiotic causes, and plant traits that can resemble abiotic disorders. Illustrated with 319 color photographs and 38 tables, this book is a "must-have" for the library of every landscape professional.


Pests and Diseases

Pests and Diseases

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2026-02-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780593969250

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Have you got a plant problem and don't know how to fix it? This complete, practical guide has all the answers you need. Drawing on the expertise and authority of the RHS, RHS Pests and Diseases has been carefully conceived to help you make a correct diagnosis - and find the most effective cure. This brand new, updated edition includes helpful new entries detailing how to cope with the latest prevalent problems, and how to keep your garden healthy while respecting the environment. Look up possible ailments in the plant-by-plant listings; make a visual identification from the extensive gallery of symptoms; then follow detailed advice in the A-Z directory to remedy the issue. With a focus on growing for food and an emphasis on sustainable solutions, RHS Pests and Diseases will help your garden stay productive, attractive, and in the best of health while caring for the planet.


Insects and Diseases of Woody Plants of the Central Rockies

Insects and Diseases of Woody Plants of the Central Rockies

Author: David Leatherman

Publisher: University Press of Colorado

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Insects and Diseases of Woody Plants of the Central Rockies gathers together information on most of the organisms associated with woody plants in Colorado and adjacent areas of the Central Rockies. These organisms include insects and mites, viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasitic plants, and vertebrates. The grouping of the organisms, the diagnostic disorders key, and the index make this publication the most comprehensive reference tool of its kind, for both industry professionals and laypersons alike.


Integrated Pest Management for Floriculture and Nurseries

Integrated Pest Management for Floriculture and Nurseries

Author: Steve H. Dreistadt

Publisher: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 9781879906464

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

References, suppliers, and a comprehensive index make this book indispensable to growers, farm advisors, IPM scouts, pesticide applicators, pest control advisors, and students. A complete sourcebook for bulbs, cut flowers, potted flowering plants, foliage plants, bedding plants, ornamental trees, and shrubs as grown in the field, greenhouse, and nursery.--COVER.


Home Gardener's Garden Pests & Diseases

Home Gardener's Garden Pests & Diseases

Author: David Squire

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2017-07-01

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 1607652102

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Home Gardener’s Garden Pests & Diseases is the essential guide to identifying, targeting, and banishing common pests and diseases from the garden. All gardeners know the disappointment of finding their flowers nibbled, or their prized produce riddled with rust. Armed with this essential guide, you can stop the destruction. Get acquainted with all the common pests and diseases that afflict ornamentals, vegetables, fruits, and houseplants, and learn the best ways to deal with them. The effective options include both biological controls—increasingly popular in the gardening world—as well as the better-known organic and chemical methods. At-a-glance checklists explain which ailments generally afflict various plant types, from roses and rock-garden plants to soft fruits and vegetables.