The book's 435 pages present the practical experience and research-based advice of more than 100 University of California (UC) and industry experts, including:
• Pest-resistant plants and landscape design:
• Planting, irrigating, and other cultural practices that keep plants healthy:
• Conserving natural enemies to biologically control pests:
• Efficient monitoring so you know when to act:
• Selective pesticides and when their use may be warranted:
• Numerous references to regularly-updated, online guides with more pesticide choices and the latest IPM practices:
Inside you'll find: :
• 575 high-quality, color photographs to help you recognize the causes of plant damage and identify pests and their natural enemies. 140 more than the previous edition! :
• 101 line drawings and charts of pest biology and control techniques:
• Problem-solving tables to help you diagnose the pests and maladies of more than 200 genera of alphabetically-listed trees and shrubs
Also in the 3rd Edition are dozens of newly added pests, including those affecting azaleas, camellias, hibiscus, camphor, eucalyptus, liquidambar, oaks, maples, palms, pines, olive, roses, and sycamores.
"Outstanding resource for maintaining healthy, woody ornamental plants through IPM. " -- International Society of Arboriculture
To order your copy, visit the University of California ANR catalog.
