Short description
Written in clear, everyday language, Destructive Turfgrass Insects covers the biology, diagnosis, and control of virtually all of the insects and mites that attack warm and cool season turfgrasses.
Long description
Destructive Turfgrass Insects has the answers you need to control white grubs, mole crickets, fire ants and other pests. Stinging and biting insects such as yellow-jackets and ticks are included, as well as nuisance wildlife— moles, raccoons and much more! It covers the biology, diagnosis, and control of virtually all of the insects and mites that attack warm- and cool-season turfgrasses— over 250 color photos. No other source gives you as many practical and comprehensive management guidelines for use on golf courses, lawns, and sports field.
Review
.,. the most useful, practical book I have seen on the management of turfgrass insect pests...mandatory reading for turfgrass managers in golf, lawns, and sports... ---Dr. James B. Beard, International Sports Turf Institute, Inc., College Station, TX
.,. an excellent contribution to the turfgrass industry...its detailed and comprehensive coverage of insect biology, turfgrass insects, nuisance pests, beneficial invertebrates, urban wildlife, and insecticide use make it a highly useful resource for any turfgrass manager... ---Dr. Dave Martin, Director of Research, TruGreen-ChemLawn
Finally a turf book that integrates entomology and agronomy, biological and pesticide control, and bad insects versus nuisance and beneficial insects...make turf insect control and current public issues very understandable... ---Dr. A.J. Powell, Jr., Extension Turfgrass Agronomist, University of Kentucky