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Texas Bug Book: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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Item specifics

Condition
Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including ...
ISBN
9780292709379
Book Title
Texas Bug Book : the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Item Length
11 in
Publisher
University of Texas Press
Edition
2
Publication Year
2005
Format
Mass Market
Language
English
Illustrator
Gage, Gwen E., Yes
Item Height
0.6 in
Author
Howard Garrett, C. Malcolm Beck
Features
Revised
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Nature, Gardening, Science
Topic
Pest Control, Animals / Insects & Spiders, General, Life Sciences / Zoology / Entomology
Item Width
8.5 in
Item Weight
31 Oz
Number of Pages
214 Pages

About this product

Product Information

Texas Bug Book is your complete guide for identifying and organically controlling all of the most common Texas insects. Drawing on years of practical experience and research, organic gardening experts Howard Garrett and Malcolm Beck give detailed instructions on how to identify, understand the life cycle of, and control or protect Texas insects, mites, snails, slugs, nematodes, and other critters. They also include striking color photos and black-and-white drawings to help you identify each bug. Garrett and Beck highlight the many useful roles that bugs play in nature and offer proven organic remedies for infestations of pest insects.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
University of Texas Press
ISBN-10
0292709374
ISBN-13
9780292709379
eBay Product ID (ePID)
44465571

Product Key Features

Book Title
Texas Bug Book : the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Edition
2
Author
Howard Garrett, C. Malcolm Beck
Illustrator
Gage, Gwen E., Yes
Format
Mass Market
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
Pest Control, Animals / Insects & Spiders, General, Life Sciences / Zoology / Entomology
Publication Year
2005
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Nature, Gardening, Science
Number of Pages
214 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
11 in
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Item Weight
31 Oz

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Lc Classification Number
Sb933.32.U6b435 2005
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Reviews
Praise for Texas Bug Book:"Definitive . . . This book is a must-have for any organic library!" Texas Organic News"Overall this [book] is probably the best of its kind. Given the excellent photography and affordability, it is definitely worth the purchase." Whole Earth"Texas Bug Book, unlike many of the characters it describes, is a keeper-highly recommended as a perfect companion volume to set beside your native plant books." Native Plant Society of Texas News"If you plan on ever stepping outside, or staying inside, or going to bed, Texas Bug Book is a wealth of information you can't possibly live without." Austin American-Statesman"This book is recommended essentially to all humans above the age of three. It conveys a wonderful message about our ecology and hope for living within our environment." Choice
Table of Content
Preface Introduction How to Use This Book Insect Pest Management Insectivorous Animals and Other Beneficials The Bugs Appendixes A. Beneficial Insects B. Pest Control Products C. Growing Organic Roses, Pecan Trees, and Fruit Trees D. Basic Organic Program E. Texas Organic Research Center, Inc. (TORC): Acceptable and Unacceptable Products Bibliography Index
Copyright Date
2005
Lccn
2004-029922
Dewey Decimal
632/.7/09764
Dewey Edition
22

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  • Lots of pictures

    Very nice book with lots of bugs. The only problem I had was to find the right pages for various bugs. You have to go through the whole book to find what you need.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-Owned

  • excellent book

    I am learning alot about bugs that I did not know .The book is very instering .I recomend it to any one that want to learn about insects of Texas.