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| Title: | Plant Protection
: Managing Greenhouse Insect & Mite Pests |
| Author: | Raymond A Cloyd |
| ISBN: | 1883052602 : 9781883052607 |
| Illustrations: | colour photos |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Size: | 175x230mm |
| Pages: | 88 |
| Weight: | .238 Kg. |
| Published: | IPG (Ball Publishing) - July 2007 |
| List Price: | 19.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: | In Print |
| Subjects: | Agriculture & related industries |
This easy-to-read guide will help keep your crops healthy and profitable. Cloyd, an Extension Specialist in Ornamental Entomology/Integrated Pest Management at Kansas State University, discusses the common insect and mite pests of ornamental crops and how to treat their infestations. He explains insecticide and chemical classes and modes of operation, proper tank mixing procedures, application coverage and timing, and pesticide storage. He also talks about phytotoxicity and the effects of pH on chemical effectiveness. A final chapter on pest identification describes common insets and mite pests, their feeding patterns and damage to crops, and control methods. Keep your plants healthy and profits up!
