Plant Protection

Plant Protection
Managing Greenhouse Insect and Mite Pests

Author: Raymond A. Cloyd
ISBN: 9781883052607
Pages: 96
Format: 18 X 23
Binding: Paperback
Pub. Year: 2007

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. Cloyd 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 with this fantastic new title.