Insect Pest Handbooks
This series of books is directed toward commodities, groups of pests associated with a specific habitat, or a specific taxa of pests. The problems covered by the handbooks are principally those that occur in North America. Books in the series are edited or written by ESA members and nonmembers. The audience for the handbooks is other entomologists and agricultural research scientists, agricultural teachers and their students, area and county agents, veterinarians, foresters, master gardeners, and homeowners.
Handbook of Turfgrass Insect Pests, Second Edition
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Edited by Rick Brandenburg and Callie Freeman, the highly anticipated second edition of the best-selling Handbook of Turfgrass Insects contains the most current, thorough, and practical information covering all aspects of turfgrass insect management in a streamlined format. All major insect pests and mites of warm- and cool-season turfgrasses in the United States are addressed. Extensive use of color photos of various insects and the turf damage they cause along with illustrations of insect life stages in their actual size, life cycle charts, and distribution maps aid in accurate identification, diagnostics, and management. Item #: ESATURF2 Available now in print. Order today! |
Use and Management of Insecticides, Acaricides, and Transgenic Crops
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This comprehensive handbook covers (1) the principles for proper use of insecticides, acaricides, and transgenic crops, (2) all of the major insecticides and acaricides in use today, with details on chemistry, toxicology, and general uses, and (3) insecticidal transgenic crops. This book will be a must-reference for anyone working in insect pest management as well as a basic text for students of the field. Edited by J. All and M. Treacy.(Estimated) 152 pages with index, 78 photos, figures, and tables. Item #: MIATC |
Handbook of Small Grain Insects
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This new handbook provides fundamental and important information about the management of small grain insects throughout the United States and Canada. Crops covered are wheat, barley, oats, rye, and triticale, with an emphasis on wheat. Edited by G. D. Buntin, K. Pike, M. Weiss, and J. Webster. (Estimated) 144 pages with index, 174 photos and maps plus insect and damage identification keys and illustrations. Published August, 2007 Item #: GRAIN |
Handbook of Household and Structural Insect Pests
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Humans are outnumbered by more than 1,600,000,000:1 when it comes to insects. Knowledge is your best weapon in the battle against urban and structural pests, and the Handbook of Household and Structural Insect Pests is one of the best ways to learn about insects that will be found in the home. This handbook covers more than 115 insect pests and is designed to be used by pest control operators, urban entomologists, extension agents, students, consultants, and homeowners. This “how to” guide for pest identification features contributions from 30 top entomologists, 130 color photographs, distribution maps, a comprehensive glossary, and sources of local information. Edited by R.E. Gold, S.C. Jones. 160 pp. 2000. Item #: ESAHOUSE Buy this book (PDF form)
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For a limited time, you can get this book for $35 when you apply for ACE certification. Simply indicate your purchase on the Handbook of Corn Insects
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This handbook outlines fundamental approaches to corn insect pest management that can aid in reducing crop damage and loss. With contributions from 73 experts, it provides detailed descriptions of topics including insect identification, life-history data, and management options. This comprehensive guide includes discussions on corn ecology and physiology; corn insect pests, predators and parasitoids; and corn pest management procedures. Includes 158 color photographs, 132 illustrations, a directory of local information, and a glossary. Edited by K. Steffey, M. Rice, J. All, D. Andow, M. Gray, J. Van Duyn. 174 pp. 1999. Item #: ESACORN Buy this book (from the American Phytopathological Society) |
Handbook of Forage and Rangeland Insects
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Forage and rangeland crops harbor a wide variety of injurious and beneficial arthropods. This new handbook will help individuals to identify these arthropods and to outline methods for their management. The book covers forage and rangeland crops in the United States and Canada. Edited by W. Lamp, R. Berberet, L. Higley, and C. Baird. (Estimated) 168 pages with index, 254 photos and maps, plus insect identification keys and illustrations. Item #: FORAGE |
