Insects That Feed on Trees and Shrubs (Comstock Book) [Hardcover]

Warren T. Johnson (Author), Howard H. Lyon (Author, Photographer)

Book Description

Series: Comstock Book | Publication Date: December 1988

This comprehensive handbook, acclaimed when it was first published in 1976 as "one of the most useful reference manuals on diagnostic entomology yet produced," has now been completely revised and expanded to reflect recent advances in technology and the wealth of new information affecting the "Green Industry."

Augmented by 241 full-color plates, it gives the essential facts about more than 900 species of insects, mites, and other animals that injure woody ornamental plants in the United States and Canada, and provides means of quick visual identification of both the pests and the damage they cause.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 560 pages
• Publisher: Cornell University Press; 2 Rev Sub edition (December 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801426022
• ISBN-13: 978-0801426025
• Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #491,724 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a much needed and fabulous manual., June 17, 1998

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This review is from: Insects That Feed on Trees and Shrubs (Comstock Book) (Hardcover)

When trying to identify a particular problem with growing trees or shrubs knowing what kinds of insects are possible culprits is a major step. This book gives us, in color photos and descriptions, most of the common larvae that can be found feeding on the particular plants. Even Entomology texts often refuse to deal with larvae of insects, keeping only the adults in the keys and descriptions (even though the adults are often not pests!). This guide will be a welcome addition to any plant clinic, grower, or Entomology professor or student's bookshelf.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth it!, August 13, 2002

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E. J. Biddinger "ejb190" (Rochester, IN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Insects That Feed on Trees and Shrubs (Comstock Book) (Hardcover)

This book is on my "short list" of essential references. Species are covered in clear, concise descriptions. This well organized volume makes hunting for similar species as easy as turning a page. The photos? I can't say enough about the clear, photos that make insect identification a good deal easier!

While an excellent book for the landscape professional, scientist, or advanced gardener, beginners might be a bit overwhelmed by the technical language and scientific names.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insects That Feed on Trees and Shrubs, September 17, 2009

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This review is from: Insects That Feed on Trees and Shrubs (Comstock Book) (Hardcover)

If you are interested in the health of trees and shrubs and want to know what insect or pest is attacking them, this is the book to have. This book should also be used with Diseases of Trees and Shrubs to find out what pathogens are harming trees and shrubs. Both books are the bible for people interested in tree care.