Aquatic Pests on Irrigation Systems: Identification Guide (Classic Reprint)

N. E. Otto, T. R. Bartley

ISBN 10: 1332251900 / ISBN 13: 9781332251902

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive identification guide to the most common aquatic and marginal weeds that infest irrigation systems in the Western United States. The author draws from extensive research conducted by various organizations, including the Water and Power Resources Service, the Science and Education Administration, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, to provide detailed descriptions and illustrations of these harmful plants. The book is written primarily for field personnel and water user organizations directly involved with biological problems requiring identification aids, but is accessible to anyone who wishes to learn about the identification of aquatic weeds. Included are plants such as waterweed, cattails, smartweed, and bulrush, each of which can disrupt water flow, choke trashracks and pump inlets, and hinder the operation of irrigation systems. The author also discusses the importance of correct plant identification for proper control recommendations. This book is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the identification and control of aquatic weeds in irrigation systems and provides practical information for combating these costly and disruptive pests. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781332251902_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Aquatic Pests on Irrigation Systems: Identification Guide (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332251900
• ISBN 13: 9781332251902
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Flora

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Synopsis

Identify common irrigation pests fast with this illustrated guide.

It offers simple, field‑friendly descriptions to help you recognize aquatic organisms that often trouble irrigation systems in the Western United States. The book emphasizes visual features and practical identification steps for quick decision making in the field.

This edition presents a concise mix of drawings and plain language notes. It is designed for Water and Power Resources Service field personnel and water user organizations, focusing on practical identification rather than formal taxonomy. It also notes when to seek expert confirmation and how these pests can affect canals, pumps, and intake structures.

• Illustrated, non‑taxonomic descriptions of submersed, floating, emergent, marginal, and invertebrate aquatic pests.
• Clear cues for tentative identification using visible features and typical habitats.
• Guidance on when and where to obtain expert verification or samples.
• Context on how pests can influence carrying capacity, clog trashracks, and affect water quality.

Ideal for readers who operate irrigation systems, work with water districts, or manage canal and pump infrastructure and need quick, practical pest ID guidance.