Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook

Identify and Solve Common Pest Problems on Edible Plants - All Natural Solutions!

Häftad, Engelska, 2021

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In The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook, you’ll find the simple, straightforward resources and tools you need to identify common pests of edible gardens and manage them without the use of synthetic chemical pesticides.Climate change and newly introduced insect pests are changing the world of gardening. Pests that once produced a single generation per year are now producing two or even three, and accidentally imported pest insects have no natural predators to keep them in check. These leaf-munching critters can cause significant damage in short order, reducing your yields and costing you time and money, especially if your garden is out of balance or your plants are stressed and vulnerable.Whether you’re a new or seasoned gardener, author and garden pro Susan Mulvihill shows you how to handle pest issues by growing healthier plants, properly identifying the culprit, and nurturing the overall ecosystem of the garden. With easy-to-use charts, you’ll learn how to identify common vegetable garden pests based on both the damage they cause and their physical appearance.DIY pest-control projects, coupled with up-to-date info on the best natural products, physical pest-control tricks, and tips for managing pests with the use of traps and barriers, all lead to a garden where beneficial insects and pollinators are preserved while pest populations are kept in check.Learn how to: Get rid of squash bugs with minimal effortScreen out root maggots Keep cutworms at bayNurture the good bugs that help control tomato hornwormsTackle an infestation of mites, thrips, or whitefliesSend cucumber beetles packingLimit cabbage worms with a simple, inexpensive trickLearn about the best earth-friendly product controls for home vegetable gardenersIdentifying and controlling common vegetable garden pests has never been a favorite task of gardeners, but with Susan’s help, positive results are easier than you think!

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2021-05-11
Mått:201 x 254 x 15 mm
Vikt:726 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:208
Förlag:Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
ISBN:9780760370063

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Susan Mulvihill is a long-time garden columnist with The Spokesman-Review, a Master Gardener, and author of the blog, Susan’s in the Garden. Susan and her husband, Bill, live in Spokane, Washington, where they tend five acres. Susan is known for her down-to-earth approach to teaching and writing that appeals to beginning and experienced gardeners alike. Her humor and enthusiasm for gardening are evident in the hundreds of how-to-garden videos found on her YouTube Channel. In 2019, Susan was the recipient of the Media Award given by the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State.Susan is passionate about vegetable gardening and following organic practices. She is co-author of Northwest Gardener’s Handbook and author of The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook. In addition to being a prolific writer, Susan is also a garden photographer.

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“Unlike other books on the topic, the pictures are just amazing along with important clues to help you in the process…a great refresher for experienced veggie gardeners and a must for those just starting out.”

Innehållsförteckning

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC PEST MANAGEMENT IN THE VEGETABLE GARDENWhat Is Organic Gardening and Why Is It So Important?Integrated Pest Management (IPM)Bug Identification 101What’s Your “Bug” Tolerance?Follow Good Cultural PracticesAttract Pollinators and Other Beneficials to Your GardenAttract Birds to Your GardenMEET THE BUGSVegetable Crops and Potential Pest ProblemsAphid, Asparagus Beetle, Common and Spotted, Beet ArmywormBlister Beetle, Cabbage Looper, Cabbage Worm (Imported)Carrot Rust Fly, Colorado Potato Beetle, Corn EarwormCucumber Beetle, Striped and Spotted, Cutworm, Diamondback CaterpillarEarwig, Flea Beetle, Grasshopper, Harlequin Bug, Hornworm, Japanese BeetleLeafhopper, Beet and Potato, Leafminer, Lygus Bug, Mexican Bean BeetlePillbug and Sowbug, Root Maggot, Slug and Snail, Spider MiteSquash Bug, Squash Vine Borer, Stink Bug, Thrips, Whitefly, WirewormProfiles of Beneficials ORGANIC PEST MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS AND DIY PEST CONTROLSOrganic Controls Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)Beneficial NematodesDiatomaceous EarthHorticultural OilInsecticidal SoapKaolin ClayNeemPlant ExtractsPyrethrinsRow CoversSlug and Snail BaitSpinosadDIY Pest Control Projects Beer Traps for Slug ControlCarrot Rust Fly ScreenCopper Tape for Slug ControlCucumber Beetle TrapCutworm CollarsEarwig TrapsInsect HotelRaised Bed with a Row Cover TopReflective Plastic MulchRow Cover HoopsSticky TrapsRESOURCESPRODUCT SUPPLIERSBUG MUGSHOT GALLERYABOUT THE AUTHORACKNOWLEDGMENTSINDEX