Turfgrass Insects Of The United States And Canada

Author : Patricia J. Vittum
Publisher : Comstock Publishing Associates
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Turfgrass Insects of the United States and Canada written by Patricia J. Vittum and published by Comstock Publishing Associates. This book was released on 1999 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book provides an overview of detection and diagnosis of insect infestation, survey techniques, and principles of strategy and control."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Patricia J. Vittum
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 1501747967
Total Pages : 525 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Turfgrass Insects of the United States and Canada written by Patricia J. Vittum and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2020-08-15 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first edition of this reference work became known as the bible of turfgrass entomology upon publication in 1987. It has proved invaluable to professional entomologists, commercial turf managers, and golf course superintendents and has been used widely in college extension courses. This classic of the field is now in its third edition, providing up-to-date and complete coverage of turfgrass pests in the continental United States, Hawaii, and southern Canada. This revised volume integrates all relevant research from the previous two decades. It provides expanded coverage of several pest species, including the annual bluegrass weevil, invasive crane fly species, chinch bugs, billbugs, mole crickets, and white grubs. Patricia J. Vittum also provides detailed information on the biology and ecology of all major pests and includes the most current information on conditions that favor insect development and biological control strategies pertinent to each species. This edition will include more than 100 black-and-white images, including diagrams of life cycles, sketches of morphological characteristics, and charts highlighting seasonal activity. The book also includes 72 full-color plates (more than 500 color images), showing closeup pictures of most of the key insects (adult and immature stages) and damaged turf. The reader should be able to identify most turf insects through the use of this text. It is a critical reference work that any serious turf professional should own.

Author : Daniel A. Potter
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1575040239
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Destructive Turfgrass Insects written by Daniel A. Potter and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1998-05-16 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...the most useful, practical book I have seen on the management of turfgrass insect pests...mandatory reading for turfgrass managers in golf, lawns, and sports..." --Dr. James B. Beard, International Sports Turf Institute, Inc. Written in clear, everyday language, Destructive Turfgrass Insects covers the biology, diagnosis, and control of virtually all the insects and mites that attack warm- and cool-season turfgrasses. No other source gives you as many practical and comprehensive management guidelines for use on golf courses, lawns, and sports fields.

Author : Haruo Tashiro
Publisher : Ithaca [N.Y.] : Comstock Pub. Associates
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.4D/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Turfgrass Insects of the United States and Canada written by Haruo Tashiro and published by Ithaca [N.Y.] : Comstock Pub. Associates. This book was released on 1987 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: This comprehensive text/reference book on turfgrass pests covers all insects and other arthropods that are destructive to turfgrass in the United States, including Hawaii but excluding Alaska and southern Canada. Full-page color plates depict life stages of most turfgrass insects to aid in identification and help illustrate the text description of the insects' life cycle and habits. This book contains distribution maps, life history charts, population survey techniques and the principles and strategies of insect control should be useful to pesticide applicators as well as professional entomologists and laymen. Glossary.

Author : Thomas L. Watschke
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1466555084
Total Pages : 499 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managing Turfgrass Pests written by Thomas L. Watschke and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by three of the top professionals in the turfgrass field, Managing Turfgrass Pests, Second Edition brings together hundreds of solutions and best practices to help you manage turfgrass weeds, diseases, and insects more effectively. Since the publication of the bestselling first edition, advances in pest-resistant turfgrass cultivars and pes

Author : R. L. Brandenburg
Publisher : Entomological Society of Amer
ISBN 13 : 9780938522522
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Turfgrass Insect Pests written by R. L. Brandenburg and published by Entomological Society of Amer. This book was released on 1995 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Whitney Cranshaw
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780691095615
Total Pages : 676 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Garden Insects of North America written by Whitney Cranshaw and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2004-03-28 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ILLUSTRATED WITH COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Author : Nick E. Christians
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119205662
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management written by Nick E. Christians and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-10-20 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic turfgrass management handbook, updated with new developments in the field Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management is the bestselling guide with expert coverage of basic turfgrass science and all aspects of practical care. Now in its fifth edition, this industry favorite offers the latest information on growth, nutrition, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, as well as new chapters discussing shade stress and light requirements and the benefits of turf. Though written at an introductory level, this book provides experienced turf managers with the most current thinking and new developments in wide range of topics, such as fertilization, grass selection, pest management, plant growth regulators, sports turf management practices, soil testing, and water quality. For students and experienced professionals alike, this book provides a thorough and well-rounded reference with everyday utility. Today’s turf managers must have detailed knowledge of agronomy, botany, entomology, horticulture, pathology, and business management. This book brings these diverse fundamentals together into a single volume and will help you to: Master the art and science of turfgrass care, cultivation, and management Learn best practices for mowing, fertilizing, soil health, irrigation, and more Identify, manage, and control insect, disease, and weed pests Examine the professional management of sports turf, golf courses, lawns, and sod Turf management is a $70 billion industry that reaches into sports, tourism, land management, real estate, and more. The care and maintenance of high quality turf requires careful consideration and monitoring of many variables, and both strategic planning and quick action are needed to stay ahead of threats from weather, pests, traffic, and more. Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management provides clear guidance and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the industry, with the latest information all turf managers need to know.

Author : Whitney Cranshaw
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691167443
Total Pages : 704 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Garden Insects of North America written by Whitney Cranshaw and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2017-12-05 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of Garden Insects of North America solidifies its place as the most comprehensive guide to the common insects, mites, and other “bugs” found in the backyards and gardens of the United States and Canada. Featuring 3,300 full-color photos and concise, detailed text, this fully revised book covers the hundreds of species of insects and mites associated with fruits and vegetables, shade trees and shrubs, flowers and ornamental plants, and turfgrass—from aphids and bumble bees to leafhoppers and mealybugs to woollybears and yellowjacket wasps—and much more. This new edition also provides a greatly expanded treatment of common pollinators and flower visitors, the natural enemies of garden pests, and the earthworms, insects, and other arthropods that help with decomposing plant matter in the garden. Designed to help you easily identify what you find in the garden, the book is organized by where insects are most likely to be seen—on leaves, shoots, flowers, roots, or soil. Photos are included throughout the book, next to detailed descriptions of the insects and their associated plants. An indispensable guide to the natural microcosm in our backyards, Garden Insects of North America continues to be the definitive resource for amateur gardeners, insect lovers, and professional entomologists. Revised and expanded edition covers most of the insects, mites, and other “bugs” one may find in yards or gardens in the United States and Canada—all in one handy volume Features more than 3,300 full-color photos, more than twice the illustrations of the first edition Concise, informative text organized to help you easily identify insects and the plant injuries that they may cause

Author : Lambert McCarty
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351057944
Total Pages : 732 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Golf Turf Management written by Lambert McCarty and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-06-14 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Golf Turf Management provides information on major agronomic and economic topics related to building and maintaining a viable golf course. The book features basic and applied information on available grasses including selection and use; applied turfgrass physiology; soils and soil amendments; environmental concerns; and comprehensive information on turfgrass physiology, plant nutrition, turf fertilizers, and water management. It discusses managing turf diseases, insects, and weeds; turf cultural practices; managing greens and tees as well as corporate course management strategies. Color photographs throughout illustrate concepts and topics including all major pest problems associated with golf courses and various agronomic practices necessary for successful and profitable course operation. The book suggests strategies to develop best management practices for golf courses including personnel and financial considerations when developing and implementing annual budgets, leasing versus buying equipment, and managing inventory. This book features sixteen chapters organized in a logical sequence conducive for teaching and practical use. Drawing on the author's more than thirty years of experience and research, the author brings together a wealth of information on how to optimize golf turf management and performance. Golf Turf Management is the only complete, up-to-date text dedicated to agronomic practices and personnel management practices necessary for fiscal success.