Urban Forest Pests and Diseases Illustrated Guide

Author: Wu Shiying, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Urban forest pests and diseases, including both urban green space pests and diseases as well as pests and diseases in suburban forest belts, scattered woodlands, and other forest areas. This book briefly introduces the characteristics of urban forest pests and diseases and their control strategies, with a focus on 233 common insect pests (including 10 harmful animals) and 73 diseases in urban forests. For each insect pest, detailed information is provided on its Latin name, distribution and host, morphological characteristics, life habits, and control measures. For diseases, specific details are given on their distribution and damage, pathogen, symptoms, disease patterns, and control measures. The appendix highlights 67 highly effective, low-toxicity, and environmentally friendly pesticides. The book is accompanied by 607 vivid, full-color photographs to facilitate identification and differentiation by readers.