Insect pests of farm, garden, and orchard

by Ralph Howard Davidson

Other authorsWilliam F. Lyon
Paper Book, 1987

Call number

SB 931 .D38 1987

Publication

New York : Wiley, c1987.

Description

The 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. Well-illustrated.

Pages

640

ISBN

047101124X / 9780471011248
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