Pests of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Flowers: , Alford Paperback..

CRC Press > EFPL

Ornamental trees, shrubs and flowers have always been extremely popular and there is large demand\u2014whether in gardens or parks\u2014for alpines, bedding plants, cacti, cut flowers, house plants and pot plants, as well as herbaceous plants, ornamental grasses, shrubs and trees. The first edition of this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated book was extremely successful and it has now been fully revised and updated. The second edition contains over 60 new pests and almost 90 new color photographs.\n\nThe book opens with a review of the main features of insects, mites and other major pest groups. The principles of pest control of ornamental plants are discussed, followed by sections on the various pests. Each major order and family is considered in turn, with details of their status, host range, world distribution, diagnostic features and biology. Descriptions of the characteristic damage caused are also given.\n\nPests of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Flowers provides a unique x