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This is the first comprehensive book on managing greenhouse arthropod pests. The book contains the necessary information on major insects and mites, describing their biology and life cycle. The book includes color images for identifying and determining the damage these insects and mites can cause to greenhouse-grown horticultural crops. The book
List of contents
Introduction. Pest Identification. Scouting. Cultural Control and Sanitation. Physical Control. Pesticides. Biological Control. Summary. Suggested Readings.
About the author
Raymond A. Cloyd is a professor and extension specialist in horticultural entomology and plant protection in the Department of Entomology at Kansas State University, Manhattan. His research and extension program involves pest management in greenhouses, nurseries, landscapes, turfgrass, conservatories, interiorscapes, Christmas trees, and vegetables and fruits. He is the extension specialist in horticultural entomology for the state of Kansas with a major clientele that includes homeowners, master gardeners, and professional and commercial operators. He has published over 80 scientific refereed publications and over 600 trade journals on topics related to pest management/plant protection. He has also authored or coauthored numerous books, book chapters, manuals, picture or pocket guides, and extension-related publications. He has received numerous awards and is a frequent speaker at state, national, and international conferences and seminars.
Summary
This is the first comprehensive book on managing greenhouse arthropod pests. The book contains the necessary information on major insects and mites, describing their biology and life cycle. The book includes color images for identifying and determining the damage these insects and mites can cause to greenhouse-grown horticultural crops. The book
