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Wiley India Pvt Ltd Insect Pests Of Farm Garden And Orchard 8Th Edition by Davidson Ralph H. Et.Al
About the Book: Insect Pests of Farm, Garden, and Orchard: 8th EditionThe definitive work in its field-gives more information on the pests of agricultural crops, humans, domestic animals and the home than any other book. Comprises a brief and concise introduction to entomology, covering insect anatomy, morphology, development, physiology and classification. Unique in its grouping of pests with their natural enemies. Gives special emphasis to control by biological means utilizing nature to the fullest extent as the wisest and most economical approach to good pest control without polluting the environment with toxic chemicals. New chapters cover the pests of sunflowers and tree nuts.ContentsImportance of Insects to HumansStructure, Physiology and MetamorphosisClassificationNatural ControlApplied Control: Mechanical, Cultural, Biological, LegislativeApplied Control: ChemicalPesticide Toxicity, Formulations, Compatibility, Applicators and SafetyEnvironmental ManagementPests of Various Crops and TurfPests of Grasses and Cereal GrainsPests of CottonPests of SunflowerPests of Leguminous CropsPests of Solanaceous cropsPests of Cucurbit and Cruciferious CropPest of Other Vegetable CropsPests of Glasshouse and Garden PlantsPests of Trees and Ornamental PlantsPests of Pome FruitsPests of Tree NutsPests of GrapesPests of Small FruitsPests of CitrusPests of Stored Products and Household GoodsPests of Domestic Animals and HumansIndex