Controlling Turfgrass Pests (3rd Edition) [Paperback]

Thomas W. Fermanian (Author), Malcolm C. Shurtleff (Author), Roscoe Randell (Author), Henry T. Wilkinson (Author), Philip L. Nixon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 29, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0130981435 | ISBN-13: 978-0130981431 | Edition: 3

This book is a valuable reference to turfgrass consultants and representatives of a variety of agribusinesses that serve the turfgrass industry. It contains both the technical and practical information necessary for decision-making and the day-to-day operation in all areas of turfgrass culture and management. Coverage is provided on maintenance of turfgrasses. other pertinent topics include biology and management of weeds in turfgrasses biology and management of diseases in turfgrasses as well as biology and control of insects and related pests in turfgrass. coverage is also included on the application of equipment and the safe use of pesticides. For Turf Managers, Landscapers, Lawn Care Managers, and Golf Course Superintendents.

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From the Publisher

This book is an up-to-date account of the current state of the art and science of turfgrass pest management. It is designed to serve as either a basic text for college students or a comprehensive reference for the professional turfgrass manager, including golf course superintendents, lawn care company personnel, park and cemetery officials, those responsible for maintaining turf on sports fields, airports, and along highways, seed and sod growers, and landscapers. It is a valuable reference to turfgrass consultants, representatives of a variety of agribusinesses that serve the turfgrass industry, county, area, and state Extension (Advisory) personnel and master gardeners involved in the diagnosis and suggestion of control measures for turfgrass pests, officers in state and federal departments of agriculture and regulatory agencies vocational agriculture and biology teachers, garden center personnel, garden writers, and home lawn enthusiasts. The book contains both the technical and practical information necessary for decision- making and the day-to-day operation in all areas of turfgrass culture and management. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

This long-awaited revision of Controlling Turfgrass Pests provides readers with a practical and direct approach to learning about turfgrass culture and management. The new edition has been updated to include new scientific pest information, biological control options, and information on the availability of insecticides.

Other features of the third edition include:

• New information on application of pesticides
• Icons that help the reader quickly locate information on integrated pest management (IPM)
• Information on how to calibrate all types of sprayers

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Product Details

• Paperback: 654 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (April 29, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130981435
• ISBN-13: 978-0130981431
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.9 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,810,979 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great book for understanding lawn care thoroughly., January 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Controlling Turfgrass Pests (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

This book hit all the aspects of lawn care. The best part about this book was it gave good instrucitons on how to cure disease, weeds, and fungus problems without chemicals. I highly recommend this book for lawn care professionals interested in learning about the industry. This book is well worth the money.