Pest of the Garden and Small Farm: A Grower's Guide to Using Less Pesticide

U.c. Agriculture and Natural Resources (Corporate Author)

ISBN 10: 1601079745 / ISBN 13: 9781601079749

Published by Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2018

About this Item

3rd edition. 248 pages. 10.75x8.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # 1601079745

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pest of the Garden and Small Farm: A Grower's Guide to Using Less Pesticide
• Publisher: Agriculture & Natural Resources
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1601079745
• ISBN 13: 9781601079749
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.91 kilograms

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Synopsis

This classic handbook adapts scientifically based integrated pest management techniques to the needs of the home gardener and small-scale farmer. 95 common pests are described, covering insects, mites, plant diseases, nematodes, and weeds of fruit and nut trees and vegetables using the IPM approach of making minimal use of broad-spectrum pesticides; the methods recommended here rely primarily on organically acceptable alternatives. Crop-by-crop symptom identification tables guide you quickly to the information you need.

About the Author

Mary Louise Flint is an Extension Entomologist Emeritus of the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Flint is widely recognized as a passionate supporter and educator of IPM. She is the author of The Natural Enemies Handbook a seminal publication in the area of biological control.