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From a foundation in the methods and success of biological control (Chapter 1), its implementation and cost (Chapter 2) and its probability of success (Chapter 3), we have developed in this chapter specific priorities for biological control programmes in the major crops of developing countries....
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The definitive work on vegetable nutrition - nothing else we've seen comes close! Illustrates plant deficiency symptoms using more than 800 color photographs. Includes three volumes of detailed descriptions that teach what each nutrient does for plants and how to recognize the first and...
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2020-01-27 This article summarizes several methods with which I have experimented to control various types of weevils in stored seed. Seed containers can range in size from small jars to barrels/drums, but must be airtight for these techniques to work. The techniques are relevant for seeds being stored for...
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1988-01-01 This book is intended to present a comprhensive picture of major pests and their managements, and is not intended as an exhaustive study of every possible pests found in many regions of this country.
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2020-05-29 This article is from ECHO Asia Note # 42 On the island of Bali we have had recent challenges with the Sugarcane White Grub (Lepidiota stigma) consuming many different crops and frustrating local farmers. In Bali (and Sumatra) we call this pest ‘gayes’, in Javanese it is known as ‘urèt’. In our...
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2009-01-01 With growing consumer awareness about the dangers of garden chemicals, turn toThe Organic Gardener's Handbook of Natural Pest and Disease Control (by Fern Bradley) as the most reliable and comprehensive guide on the garden shelf. Rodale has been the category leader in organic methods for decades,...
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Proceedings of the Inaugural Conference and Workshop of the IITA Biological Control Program Center for Africa, 5-9 December 1988, Cotonou, People's Republic of Benin This publication contains the proceeds of the Conference. The Conference consisted of eight formal presentations by leaders in...
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The information printed in this volume thus covers practically all aspects of diamondback moth management and control. For the sake of convenience and clarity, the papers are grouped into the following topics: biology and ecology, sex pheromone, cultural control, biological control, chemical...
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In this book you can learn about means of eliminating or drastically decreasing insect pests by 'biological control," that is, through the introduction of their natural enemies--other insects which act as parasites or predators and, in sufficient numbers, will destroy the enemy--or, by the...
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1990-01-01 This book will help to pinpoint and treat specific nutritional deiciencies in your plants. Book 2 explains deficiency symptoms of magnesium, copper, manganese, zinc, sulfur and iron.