Spot these pests before they hitch a ride on imported crops
Learn which dangerous insects are most likely to arrive with shipments of sugar cane, sweet potatoes, grapes, and other plants, and how to recognize them at a glance. This guide groups pests by crop and region, and connects their appearance to real-world risk. The book provides practical, field-ready descriptions, injury notes, and distribution details. It also references illustrated plates that show the life cycles and key features of important pests, helping you identify problems quickly and take action to protect crops.
- Clear profiles of pests likely to be imported with major crops, including sugar cane and sweet potatoes.
- Host plants, types of damage, and early signs to look for in shipments and fields.
- Distribution notes by region and country, with practical insights for quarantine and inspection.
- Reference to plates and figures that illustrate adults, larvae, and symptoms.
Ideal for growers, inspectors, and anyone involved in import screening who needs a compact, field-ready reference to dangerous crop insects.