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Highly Recommended in CHOICE, Jan 2020, Vol 57, 5 Insects are key
components of life on our planet, and their presence is essential
for maintaining balanced terrestrial ecosystems. Without insects
humans would struggle to survive, and on a world scale food
production would be severely compromised. Many plants and animals
depend directly or indirectly on insects for their very survival,
and this is particularly so in the case of insectivorous birds and
other such creatures. The beneficial role of insects is often
overlooked or misunderstood, and in farming circles their very
presence on crops is often seen to be unwelcome. In reality,
however, many insects are genuinely beneficial, as in the case of
parasitic and predacious species. The use of chemical pesticides to
control crop pests is becoming more tightly regulated and
environmentally undesirable, and low-input farming, in which
natural enemies of pests are encouraged to survive or increase, is
becoming far more prevalent. Accordingly, Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) and Integrated Crop Management (ICM) strategies
are increasingly being developed, advocated and adopted. Features:
Highlights information on many groups of insects and mites that act
as natural enemies or biological control agents of phytophagous
insects and mites, including plant pests. Profusely illustrated
with high-quality colour photographs. Focuses mainly on insects and
mites as natural enemies of plant pests, including parasitic and
predacious species that have been accidentally or deliberately
introduced in classical biological control programmes. Reviews the
role of phytophagous European insects and mites in controlling or
managing European plants that have become invasive weeds in other
parts of the world, notably North America, Australia and New
Zealand.
Pests of Fruit Crops: A Colour Handbook, Second Edition provides an
up-to-date illustrated account of the various pests of fruit crops
throughout Europe, many of which (or their close relatives) are
also present in non-European countries. In fact, several pose
problems on fruit crops worldwide. This authoritative book focuses
on insect and mite pests affecting fruit, hop and nut crops in both
temperate and subtropical climates. Pome fruits, stone fruits, cane
fruits, strawberries, bush fruits, hops, grapevines, citrus fruits,
nuts, figs and olives all receive attention. For ease of reference,
this new edition has been significantly rearranged so that, under
genera, species of pests are now listed alphabetically, and
nomenclature has been updated. The pests, most of which are
illustrated, are described, and details are given of their life
histories, distribution and status. Damage caused is also
indicated. The work is profusely illustrated with over 1,150 superb
colour photographs, and is an essential and invaluable source of
reference for both professional and lay readers-including extension
workers, consultants, scientists, students, fruit growers and
private gardeners. To help readers locate information on pests of
interest, alternative names for genera and species, and frequently
used colloquial names are cross-referenced in the pest index.
Ornamental trees, shrubs and flowers have always been extremely
popular and there is large demand-whether in gardens or parks-for
alpines, bedding plants, cacti, cut flowers, house plants and pot
plants, as well as herbaceous plants, ornamental grasses, shrubs
and trees. The first edition of this comprehensive and beautifully
illustrated book was extremely successful and it has now been fully
revised and updated. 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 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.
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 agriculture, horticulture
and entomology, and amateur gardeners.
Highly Recommended in CHOICE, Jan 2020, Vol 57, 5 Insects are key
components of life on our planet, and their presence is essential
for maintaining balanced terrestrial ecosystems. Without insects
humans would struggle to survive, and on a world scale food
production would be severely compromised. Many plants and animals
depend directly or indirectly on insects for their very survival,
and this is particularly so in the case of insectivorous birds and
other such creatures. The beneficial role of insects is often
overlooked or misunderstood, and in farming circles their very
presence on crops is often seen to be unwelcome. In reality,
however, many insects are genuinely beneficial, as in the case of
parasitic and predacious species. The use of chemical pesticides to
control crop pests is becoming more tightly regulated and
environmentally undesirable, and low-input farming, in which
natural enemies of pests are encouraged to survive or increase, is
becoming far more prevalent. Accordingly, Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) and Integrated Crop Management (ICM) strategies
are increasingly being developed, advocated and adopted. Features:
Highlights information on many groups of insects and mites that act
as natural enemies or biological control agents of phytophagous
insects and mites, including plant pests. Profusely illustrated
with high-quality colour photographs. Focuses mainly on insects and
mites as natural enemies of plant pests, including parasitic and
predacious species that have been accidentally or deliberately
introduced in classical biological control programmes. Reviews the
role of phytophagous European insects and mites in controlling or
managing European plants that have become invasive weeds in other
parts of the world, notably North America, Australia and New
Zealand.
Ornamental trees, shrubs and flowers have always been extremely
popular and there is large demand-whether in gardens or parks-for
alpines, bedding plants, cacti, cut flowers, house plants and pot
plants, as well as herbaceous plants, ornamental grasses, shrubs
and trees. The first edition of this comprehensive and beautifully
illustrated book was extremely successful and it has now been fully
revised and updated. 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 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.
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 agriculture, horticulture
and entomology, and amateur gardeners.
Pests of Fruit Crops: A Colour Handbook, Second Edition provides
an up-to-date illustrated account of the various pests of fruit
crops throughout Europe, many of which (or their close relatives)
are also present in non-European countries. In fact, several pose
problems on fruit crops worldwide. This authoritative book focuses
on insect and mite pests affecting fruit, hop and nut crops in both
temperate and subtropical climates. Pome fruits, stone fruits, cane
fruits, strawberries, bush fruits, hops, grapevines, citrus fruits,
nuts, figs and olives all receive attention.
For ease of reference, this new edition has been significantly
rearranged so that, under genera, species of pests are now listed
alphabetically, and nomenclature has been updated. The pests, most
of which are illustrated, are described, and details are given of
their life histories, distribution and status. Damage caused is
also indicated. The work is profusely illustrated with over 1,150
superb colour photographs, and is an essential and invaluable
source of reference for both professional and lay readers including
extension workers, consultants, scientists, students, fruit growers
and private gardeners. To help readers locate information on pests
of interest, alternative names for genera and species, and
frequently used colloquial names are cross-referenced in the pest
index."
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