Pests of Landscape Trees and Shrubs, (Paperback)

Our bestselling comprehensive integrated pest management (IPM) guide for landscapes; with 435 pages of the practical, research-based advice you've come to expect from the University of California. This easy-to-use manual covers hundreds of insects, mites, nematodes, plant diseases, and weeds that can damage California landscapes. Inside you'll find 575 high-quality, color photographs to help you recognize the causes of plant damage and identify pests as well as their natural enemies; 101 line drawings and charts of pest biology and control techniques; Tips on choosing pest-resistant plants and incorporating them into your landscape design; Detailed how-to's on planting, irrigating, and other cultural practices that keep plants and landscapes healthy; How to conserve and protect natural enemies that can help you control pests; How to monitor your landscape so you know when to act; How to know when pesticide use is warranted and how to make a proper selection for your situation. And of course, the problem-solving tables that help you diagnose the pests and problems of more than 200 genera of alphabetically-listed trees and shrubs. Also new 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 sycamore. Professional landscapers, arborists, home gardeners, retailers, and parks and grounds managers will all want to make room on their bookshelves for this essential pest management guide.