Plant Protection: Managing Greenhouse Insect and Mite Pests - Couverture souple

Cloyd, Raymond A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1883052602 ISBN 13 : 9781883052607

Editeur : Ball Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

This introduction to the basics of managing insects in a greenhouse environment discusses insect and mite feeding behaviors while offering excellent descriptions and photographs of several economically significant pests, including whiteflies, thrips, and leafminers. This resource covers the details of handling and applying pesticides, including modes of action and pesticide rotation, tank mixes, application timing and coverage, plant phytotoxicity to pesticides, and proper pesticide storage. Ideal for horticulture students, beginning growers, and experienced hands who could use a refresher on safe and effective control of greenhouse insects, this guide helps growers maximize a crop's economic value by helping identify and properly treat pest problems before it is too late.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Raymond Cloyd is associate professor, extension specialist in ornamental entomology/integrated pest management at Kansas State University. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars both in the USA and internationally.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Ball Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1883052602
• ISBN 13: 9781883052607
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible