Integrated Pest Management for Floriculture and Nurseries

Integrated Pest Management for Floriculture and Nurseries
Title Integrated Pest Management for Floriculture and Nurseries PDF eBook
Author Steve H. Dreistadt
Publisher University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Pages 436
Release 2001
Genre Technology & Engineering
ISBN 9781879906464

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References, suppliers, and a comprehensive index make this book indispensable to growers, farm advisors, IPM scouts, pesticide applicators, pest control advisors, and students. A complete sourcebook for bulbs, cut flowers, potted flowering plants, foliage plants, bedding plants, ornamental trees, and shrubs as grown in the field, greenhouse, and nursery.--COVER.

Container Nursery Production and Business Management Manual

Container Nursery Production and Business Management Manual
Title Container Nursery Production and Business Management Manual PDF eBook
Author JULIE P. NEWMAN
Publisher UCANR Publications
Pages 355
Release 2014-06-10
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 1601078420

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This colorful manual includes research-based information on all aspects of production of landscape plants in commercial nurseries. Written primarily for wholesale nursery growers and propagators; a wide range of those involved in the nursery industry will find this a valuable reference. Twenty chapters in five broad sections cover topics from nursery site selection to crop production, water management to business and labor management, along with pest, weed, and disease management. This easy-to-use manual contains the photos, tables and clearly written text that make UC ANR's publications the go-to references industry professionals rely upon. Chapters include: Nursery Site Selection and Development Plant Growing Structures Mechanization and Automation Soils and Container Media Nutrition and Fertilization Irrigation Management Practices Controlling Runoff and Recycling Water, Nutrients, and Waste Plant Propagation Controlling Plant Growth Diagnosing Plant Problems Integrated Pest Management Plant Diseases Insects, Mites, and Other Invertebrate Pests Integrated Weed Management Vertebrate Pest Management Invasive Pests Business Management Marketing Considerations Increasing Labor Productivity

Retail Garden Center Manual

Retail Garden Center Manual
Title Retail Garden Center Manual PDF eBook
Author Dennis R. Pittenger
Publisher UCANR Publications
Pages 212
Release 2006
Genre Gardening
ISBN 1879906740

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This study guide was written for those seeking to become California Certified Nursery Professionals (CCN Pros). Developed through a partnership between the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) and the California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers (CANGC), this practical, easy-to-use manual covers important topics on basic horticulture, soil, fertilizer, and water management, plant problem diagnosis, integrated pest management, landscape design, and nursery sales. It also contains an appendix summarizing nursery laws and regulations, a glossary and an index. From indoor plants to lawns – this is a valuable reference for any career professional in the garden retail trade. As the primary information source for home gardeners, well-trained staff knowledgeable in basic horticulture is important to retailers wanting to better meet their customer's needs.

Forest and Right of Way Pest Control, 2nd Edition

Forest and Right of Way Pest Control, 2nd Edition
Title Forest and Right of Way Pest Control, 2nd Edition PDF eBook
Author STEVE H. DREISTADT
Publisher UCANR Publications
Pages 356
Release 2013-12-16
Genre Study Aids
ISBN 1601078307

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"Weed and animal pest control in forest areas and rights-of-way"--Provided by publisher.

IPM for Floriculture and Nurseries

IPM for Floriculture and Nurseries
Title IPM for Floriculture and Nurseries PDF eBook
Author
Publisher
Pages 440
Release 2001
Genre
ISBN 9781879906464

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Integrated Pest Management for Small Grains

Integrated Pest Management for Small Grains
Title Integrated Pest Management for Small Grains PDF eBook
Author University of California Integrated Pest Management Program
Publisher University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Pages 132
Release 1990-10-01
Genre Technology & Engineering
ISBN 9780931876912

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This publication provides growers and advisors with comprehensive guidelines for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of weeds, diseases, insects and mites, nematodes, and vertebrates of small grains. It covers pest identification, field monitoring, and biological, cultural, and chemical weed control methods. Contains a discussion of small grain rotations as a management tool and table arranged by crop indicating years of rotation and other management practices. A timetable of management activities, tables indicating disease susceptibilityies of wheat, triticale, barley, and oat cultivars, and a glossary are included.

Soft Scale Insects

Soft Scale Insects
Title Soft Scale Insects PDF eBook
Author
Publisher Elsevier
Pages 477
Release 1997-10-15
Genre Science
ISBN 0080541348

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This text presents an up-to-date account of the soft-scale insects, "Coccidae", and covers almost the entire spectrum of the knowledge of this insect family. It is divided into three sections, covering: soft scale insects; their natural enemies; and damage and control.