Practical field guidance for California growers on scale insects.
This concise reference helps fruit, nut, and nursery professionals recognize and distinguish scale pests found in California, with illustrations and brief descriptions to aid swift identification.
Designed for quick, business-focused use, it lists the scale insects reported from California and shows which species are most destructive. The book explains how scale insects affect plants and why early detection matters for protecting orchards, vines, and nurseries.
What you’ll experience
- Identification help with common scale families and host plants.
- Plain explanations of damage, diagnosis, and basic control context.
- Illustrations and short descriptions to assist recognition in the field or greenhouse.
- Notes on species that are quarantined or limited to greenhouses.
Ideal for fruit-growers, orchardists, nursery staff, and students studying Coccidae who need a practical, no‑frills guide.
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