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This book explains pesticides to the layment--to give an appreciation for the present state of this segment of chemical art and science. The entries are not restricted to a bare definition: some information about most of the pesticides named is given, so as to convey something of their...
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1976-01-01 This book and its companion volume on diseases are reference manuals that cover the major biotic pests and environmental problems associated with woody ornamental plants. This volume covers arthropod pests, providing essential information about most of the more common and important insects,...
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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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This publication provides practical and comprehensive information to integrated pest managementworkers in rice fields throughout tropical Asia. It briefly discusses rice plant structure and growth stages and stresses their relation to pest management.
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1995-01-01 The objectives of the booklet were to review current knowledge on how mixed plant and tree communities affect insect pests and the pest-parasite complex, to identify insect pests occuring in the on-going experiments in ICRAF's Agroforestry Research Networks for Africa and to suggest future lines...
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Key Resource 1986-01-12 Includes index. Translated by: John Coates. pests rice maize legumes vegetables fruits storage insecticidal plants ashes baits traps vegetable oils mineral substances
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1991-01-01 This field guide is envisaged as a quick reference for horticultural extension workers and for teachers of agriculture, and researchers, particularly in developing countries. The publication containas a vivid presentation of pepper diseases and it is our hope that it becomes a useful guide for...
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Answers are given in as simple and practical a manner as possible. The latest and most effective methods, as well as the older methods, of controlling pests of tree fruits, small fruits and vegetables are given. Also discussed are animal pests, general garden pests, and the beneficial animals and...
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1981-01-01 This book is designed for all of those who want to know how to keep plants, grounds, and plantings free of diseases and pests.
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These papers summarized research efforts, described programs, identified problems with extension of rodent control technology, and outlined some new work, such as biological control, that may lead to more effective ways to reduce rice losses and the impact of rodents on community well-being.