Insects Diseases and Pests

Backyard Beekeeper

by Kim Flottum

This book is the complete "honey bee" resource with general information on bees, a how-to guide to the art of bee keeping and how to set up, care for and harvest your own hives, as well as tons of fun facts and projects that are bee related. The second half of the book is the complete guide to honey. It reviews the different types of honey, health effects as well as provides 100s of ideas and recipes for using honey in recipes, cosmetically in facemasks and shampoos, and for medicinal uses. 208 pages.

Deerproofing Your Yard and Garden

By Rhonda Massingham Hart
Dealing with unwanted deer is frustrating and challenging for even the most patient of gardeners and homeowners. Which repellents work, and which ones don’t? How long do they last? Which plants are truly deer-proof? What kinds of health risks do deer really pose? In this completely updated and revised edition of her popular book, Rhonda Massingham Hart shares the results of her research on deer behavior and food preferences, as well as her hands-on experience in successfully combating deer, from choosing the best fence to planting the most deer-detested plants. Deerproofing Your Yard and Garden is the best defense against unwanted deer, and an investment that is sure to pay off in protecting your landscape. 208 pages.

Garden Bugs of British Columbia

By Janice Elmhirst, Ken Fry, & Doug Macaulay.

Fully illustrated with photos and drawings of over 400 species of local insects, with an emphasis on gardening to attract the useful and beautiful ones, while repelling the worst pests. Surprisingly comprehensive and useful - and very good alue. By local B.C. authors, too!

224 pages.

Insects and Gardens

By Eric Grissell.
Professional entomologist and amateur gardener Eric Grissell suggests that it might be time to declare a truce with the insects in our lives. With a sound basis in science and a practical grounding in gardening experience, Grissell introduces the reader to the role of insects in garden ecology. His insightful account of insect biology is supported by gorgeous photographs, which reveal a captivating beauty and illustrate the vital interdependence between insects and plants. This book will be loved by anyone seeking a greater appreciation and understanding of these often-maligned garden visitors. 345 pages.

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Insects of the Pacific Northwest

by Peter Haggard & Judy Haggard.
With coverage from British Columbia to northern California, from the coast to the high desert, this field guide describes more than 450 species of common, easily visible insects and some non-insect invertebrates, including beetles, butterflies and moths, dragonflies, grasshoppers, crickets, cicadas, flies, bees, wasps, ants, spiders, millipedes, snails and slugs. The more than 600 superb colour photographs, helpful visual keys, and clear colour-coded layout will make this book an invaluable resource for nature lovers and gardeners throughout the region. 296 pages.

Natural Beekeeping Organic Approaches to Modern Agriculture

by Ross Conrad.
Beekeepers today face new challenges in keeping bees alive and healthy but until now there has been no holistic orientation in beekeeping. Ross Conrad offers up an alternative to chemical practices and delivers a program of natural hive management that produces naturally resistant, healthier hives. Both novices and neo-pros will receive tips on everything from genetics and breeding to pests and harvesting. 240 pages.

Pests of Ornamental Trees Shrubs and Flowers

By David V Alford
Ornamental trees, shrubs, and flowers are an important component of modern life, from houseplants to trees in public parks. This authoritative and beautifully illustrated account provides a unique source of reference for all practitioners involved in the recognition, biology, and control of the pests of ornamental crops. The introduction reviews the main features of insects, mites and other major pest groups, followed by a discussion of the principles of pest control.

The bulk of the book is devoted to the various pests. Each major order and family is considered in turn, accompanied by detailed descriptions and photographs to aid in identification. Entries also include the life history of the pest, and explain the kind of damage caused to the infested plant and the severity of the plant’s reaction ---not all pests require removal action. The author recommends appropriate control measures, including environmentally conscious methods such as hand-picking and elimination of insect hiding places, as well as certain pesticide and chemical controls.

This reference will prove indispensible to a wide range of readers. Entomologists, horticulturalists, pest control specialists, integrated pest management (IPM) practitioners, growers, students, and teachers will all find this to be a thorough and comprehensive text. 448 pages.

Pollinator Conservation Handbook

by The Xerces Society in association with The Bee Works

The Pollinator Conservation Handbook is the first comprehensive book on the conservation of native bees, butterflies, and other native pollinator insects and is an indispensable resource for gardeners, farmers, and managers of parks, recreational areas, and wild lands. The Handbook guides the reader through the steps needed to create and enhance habitat for insect pollinators and contains information on selecting and planting forage flowers, providing nesting and egg-laying sites for bees, butterflies, and other insects, and caring for your pollinator habitat over time. The Handbook also contains an extensive, up-to-date resource section and ideas for educational activities. Pollinators are an essential component of all environments. Without pollinators, at least 80 percent of our flowering plants could not reproduce. Despite their importance pollinators are declining in many areas as their habitat is converted to other land uses. The good news is that pollinators can survive, even thrive, in small patches of habitat and we can all contribute to their conservation by following the steps laid out in the Pollinator Conservation Handbook. Beautifully produced, the Pollinator Conservation Handbook features the spectacular photography of Edward S. Ross. 145 pages; soft cover; 57 color photographs.

The Organic Gardeners Handbook of Natural Insect and Disease Control

By Barbara W. Ellis & Fern Marshall Bradley.
A complete problem-solving guide to keeping your garden and yard healthy without chemicals. This book has terrific photos and text that help identify, prevent and cure plant problems. A thorough and easy-to-understand book that will make you the organic pest management expert in your neighbourhood. Good for both home and market gardeners. 534 pages.

West Coast Gardening Natural Insect and Disease Control

by Linda Giikeson.
This indispensible book for West Coast gardeners describes safe and effective ways to control pests in vegetables, fruit, lawns and ornamentals. Over 60 entries provide information on identification, life cycles, prevention and how to use non-toxic controls successfully. It also includes a guide to the least toxic pesticides, an extensive section on beneficial insects and how to attract them and a section on managing weeds in lawns and other areas. 154 pages