Pests of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Flowers: A Colour Handbook, Second Edition
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.42 (663 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1138034061 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 480 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Formerly Regional Entomologist, and Head of Entomology Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food, Cambridge
About the Author Formerly Regional Entomologist, and Head of Entomology Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food, Cambridge
Ornamental trees, shrubs and flowers have always been extremely popular and there is large demandwhether in gardens or parksfor alpines, bedding plants, cacti, cut flowers, house plants and pot plants, as well as herbaceous plants, ornamental grasses, shrubs and trees. The principles of pest control of ornamental plants are discussed, followed by sections on the various pests. Each major order and family is considered in turn, with details of their status, host range, world distribution, diagnostic features and biology. The second edition contains over 60 new pests and almost 90 new color photographs.The book opens with a review of the main features of insects, mites and other major pest groups. The first edition of this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated book was extremely successful and it has now been fully revised and updated. Descriptions of the characteristic damage caused are also given.Pests of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Flowers provides a unique source of permanent reference for all involved in the recognition, biology and control of the pests of ornamental crops, including professionals, scientists and students in ag