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Book Synopsis
Identify and control dozens of common vegetable garden pests quickly and organically with the pest profiles and expert advice found in The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook.

Trade Review
“Unlike other books on the topic, the pictures are just amazing along with important clues to help you in the process…a great refresher for experienced veggie gardeners and a must for those just starting out.”

* 27East.com/The Hampton Gardener *
"...anyone with an edible garden would find this book by Susan Mulvihill and indispensible reference." * American Gardener *

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC PEST MANAGEMENT IN THE VEGETABLE GARDEN
What Is Organic Gardening and Why Is It So Important?
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Bug Identification 101
What’s Your “Bug” Tolerance?
Follow Good Cultural Practices
Attract Pollinators and Other Beneficials to Your Garden
Attract Birds to Your Garden
MEET THE BUGS
Vegetable Crops and Potential Pest Problems
Aphid, Asparagus Beetle, Common and Spotted, Beet Armyworm
Blister Beetle, Cabbage Looper, Cabbage Worm (Imported)
Carrot Rust Fly, Colorado Potato Beetle, Corn Earworm
Cucumber Beetle, Striped and Spotted, Cutworm, Diamondback Caterpillar
Earwig, Flea Beetle, Grasshopper, Harlequin Bug, Hornworm, Japanese Beetle
Leafhopper, Beet and Potato, Leafminer, Lygus Bug, Mexican Bean Beetle
Pillbug and Sowbug, Root Maggot, Slug and Snail, Spider Mite
Squash Bug, Squash Vine Borer, Stink Bug, Thrips, Whitefly, Wireworm
Profiles of Beneficials
ORGANIC PEST MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS AND DIY PEST CONTROLS
Organic Controls
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)
Beneficial Nematodes
Diatomaceous Earth
Horticultural Oil
Insecticidal Soap
Kaolin Clay
Neem
Plant Extracts
Pyrethrins
Row Covers
Slug and Snail Bait
Spinosad
DIY Pest Control Projects
Beer Traps for Slug Control
Carrot Rust Fly Screen
Copper Tape for Slug Control
Cucumber Beetle Trap
Cutworm Collars
Earwig Traps
Insect Hotel
Raised Bed with a Row Cover Top
Reflective Plastic Mulch
Row Cover Hoops
Sticky Traps
RESOURCES
PRODUCT SUPPLIERS
BUG MUGSHOT GALLERY
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INDEX

The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook

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    Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
    Publication Date: 11/05/2021
    ISBN13: 9780760370063, 978-0760370063
    ISBN10: 0760370060

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Identify and control dozens of common vegetable garden pests quickly and organically with the pest profiles and expert advice found in The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook.

    Trade Review
    “Unlike other books on the topic, the pictures are just amazing along with important clues to help you in the process…a great refresher for experienced veggie gardeners and a must for those just starting out.”

    * 27East.com/The Hampton Gardener *
    "...anyone with an edible garden would find this book by Susan Mulvihill and indispensible reference." * American Gardener *

    Table of Contents
    INTRODUCTION
    INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC PEST MANAGEMENT IN THE VEGETABLE GARDEN
    What Is Organic Gardening and Why Is It So Important?
    Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
    Bug Identification 101
    What’s Your “Bug” Tolerance?
    Follow Good Cultural Practices
    Attract Pollinators and Other Beneficials to Your Garden
    Attract Birds to Your Garden
    MEET THE BUGS
    Vegetable Crops and Potential Pest Problems
    Aphid, Asparagus Beetle, Common and Spotted, Beet Armyworm
    Blister Beetle, Cabbage Looper, Cabbage Worm (Imported)
    Carrot Rust Fly, Colorado Potato Beetle, Corn Earworm
    Cucumber Beetle, Striped and Spotted, Cutworm, Diamondback Caterpillar
    Earwig, Flea Beetle, Grasshopper, Harlequin Bug, Hornworm, Japanese Beetle
    Leafhopper, Beet and Potato, Leafminer, Lygus Bug, Mexican Bean Beetle
    Pillbug and Sowbug, Root Maggot, Slug and Snail, Spider Mite
    Squash Bug, Squash Vine Borer, Stink Bug, Thrips, Whitefly, Wireworm
    Profiles of Beneficials
    ORGANIC PEST MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS AND DIY PEST CONTROLS
    Organic Controls
    Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)
    Beneficial Nematodes
    Diatomaceous Earth
    Horticultural Oil
    Insecticidal Soap
    Kaolin Clay
    Neem
    Plant Extracts
    Pyrethrins
    Row Covers
    Slug and Snail Bait
    Spinosad
    DIY Pest Control Projects
    Beer Traps for Slug Control
    Carrot Rust Fly Screen
    Copper Tape for Slug Control
    Cucumber Beetle Trap
    Cutworm Collars
    Earwig Traps
    Insect Hotel
    Raised Bed with a Row Cover Top
    Reflective Plastic Mulch
    Row Cover Hoops
    Sticky Traps
    RESOURCES
    PRODUCT SUPPLIERS
    BUG MUGSHOT GALLERY
    ABOUT THE AUTHOR
    ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
    INDEX

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