Controlling Turfgrass Pests (3rd Edition) - Softcover

Fermanian, Thomas W.; Shurtleff, Malcolm C.; Randell, Roscoe; Wilkinson, Henry T.; Nixon, Philip L.

9780130981431: Controlling Turfgrass Pests (3rd Edition)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130981435 ISBN 13: 9780130981431

Publisher: Pearson, 2002

This book is a valuable reference to turfgrass consultants and representatives of a variety of agribusinesses that serve the turfgrass industry. It contains both the technical and practical information necessary for decision-making and the day-to-day operation in all areas of turfgrass culture and management. Coverage is provided on maintenance of turfgrasses. other pertinent topics include biology and management of weeds in turfgrasses biology and management of diseases in turfgrasses as well as biology and control of insects and related pests in turfgrass. coverage is also included on the application of equipment and the safe use of pesticides. For Turf Managers, Landscapers, Lawn Care Managers, and Golf Course Superintendents.

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From the Publisher:

This book is an up-to-date account of the current state of the art and science of turfgrass pest management. It is designed to serve as either a basic text for college students or a comprehensive reference for the professional turfgrass manager, including golf course superintendents, lawn care company personnel, park and cemetery officials, those responsible for maintaining turf on sports fields, airports, and along highways, seed and sod growers, and landscapers. It is a valuable reference to turfgrass consultants, representatives of a variety of agribusinesses that serve the turfgrass industry, county, area, and state Extension (Advisory) personnel and master gardeners involved in the diagnosis and suggestion of control measures for turfgrass pests, officers in state and federal departments of agriculture and regulatory agencies vocational agriculture and biology teachers, garden center personnel, garden writers, and home lawn enthusiasts. The book contains both the technical and practical information necessary for decision- making and the day-to-day operation in all areas of turfgrass culture and management.

From the Back Cover:

This long-awaited revision of Controlling Turfgrass Pests provides readers with a practical and direct approach to learning about turfgrass culture and management. The new edition has been updated to include new scientific pest information, biological control options, and information on the availability of insecticides.

Other features of the third edition include:

New information on application of pesticides
Icons that help the reader quickly locate information on integrated pest management (IPM)
Information on how to calibrate all types of sprayers

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