For courses in Turfgrass Maintenance, Landscape Architecture, Turfgrass Pathology, and Economic Entomology.
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.
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
