Ornamental and Turf Pest Control. Bulletin 764 / Timothy H. Bowyer and Others.

This manual gives descriptions of and methods for control of diseases and insect pests of ornamental plants, weeds, and diseases and insect pests of turf plants. Included are diseases caused by fungi such as cankers, leaf galls, and rust; diseases caused by bacteria such as bacterial blight and crow...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bowyer, Timothy H.
Corporate Authors: University of Georgia. Cooperative Extension Service
Georgia Dept. of Agriculture, Atlanta
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1975.
Subjects:
Disease Control.
Entomology.
Guides.
Herbicides.
Insecticides.
Instructional Materials.
Ornamental Horticulture.
Pesticides.
Plant Pathology.
Postsecondary Education.
Turf Management.
Pest Control
Guides, General.
Genre:
Guides, General.
Physical Description:45 pages
Format: Microfilm Book
Description
Summary:
This manual gives descriptions of and methods for control of diseases and insect pests of ornamental plants, weeds, and diseases and insect pests of turf plants. Included are diseases caused by fungi such as cankers, leaf galls, and rust; diseases caused by bacteria such as bacterial blight and crown gall; and diseases caused by nematodes and viruses. Also included are insects with sucking mouthparts such as aphids, lacebugs, and mealybugs; and insects with chewing mouthparts such as beetles and caterpillars. Ornamental and turf weeds are covered including both annuals and perennials. Eight kinds of turf diseases and nine kinds of turf insects are included. The manual concludes with a discussion of phytotoxicity, pesticide hazard to the environment, and safety tips. (BB)
Note:ERIC Note: For related documents, see SE 024 698-706; Not available in hard copy due to marginal legibility of original document.
Microform.
Call Number:ED157734 Microfiche
Reproduction Note:
Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.