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French, John C.; And Others – 1975
This manual gives general information on plant pests and pesticides. First, the life-cycle and habits of some common insect pests are given. These include caterpillars, beetles and beetle larvae, and sucking insects. Next, plant diseases such as leaf diseases, wilts, root and crown rots, stem cankers, fruit rots, seed and seedling diseases, and…
Descriptors: Botany, Disease Control, Environment, Guides
Thornton, George C. – 1975
This manual gives descriptions of and control methods for the imported fire ant, sweet potato pests, the white fringed beetle, the Japanese beetle, and phony peach disease. Toxicity, formulation, and application information is given for 2,4-D, methyl bromide, Chlordane, Mirex, and Mocap. Finally, environmental considerations and precautions are…
Descriptors: Agricultural Chemical Occupations, Agriculture, Disease Control, Environment
Wamsley, Mary Ann, Ed.; Vermeire, Donna M., Ed. – 1977
This guide gives information needed to meet Environmental Protection Agency standards on industrial and institutional pest control, and to help prepare for certification. It gives descriptions and pictures of general insect pests, parasitic pests of man, occasional invaders, wood-destroying pests, stored product pests, vertebrates, and weeds. The…
Descriptors: Agricultural Chemical Occupations, Agricultural Education, Disease Control, Environment
Stimmann, M. W., Ed. – 1977
The forest pests discussed in this guide are weeds, insects, diseases, and vertebrates. The guide gives information about types of forests, characteristics of common forest pests, pest control methods, pesticides and application equipment used in forestry, and environmental and human hazards. (Author/BB)
Descriptors: Agricultural Chemical Occupations, Agricultural Education, Disease Control, Environment