Book
Good garden bugs : everything you need to know about beneficial predatory insects / Mary M. Gardiner, Ph.D. ; illustrations, Michael Cooley.
Record details
- ISBN: 1592539092 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781592539093 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 176 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour)
- Publisher: Beverly, MA : Quarry Books, 2015.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 27.99 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Beneficial insects. Predatory insects. Garden pests > Biological control. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 635.0497 Gar | 31681002850345 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Provides information on using "good" insects as natural pesticide alternatives, including how to identify the beneficial bugs, how to enhance their garden habitat, and how to use them to grow garden plants. - Grand Central Pub
Find out the best ways to invite friendly, helpful bugs to your garden, and boot out harmful, invasive creepy crawlies. No toxic pesticides or dangerous chemicals required.
- Quayside Pub GroupGood Garden Bugs is an easy to follow reference to natural, non-harmful ways for your gardens to grow full and bountiful.
- Quayside Pub Group
Your guide to the beneficial insects in your garden!
Good Garden Bugs is an easy-to-follow reference to beneficial insects that provide pest control, allowing your garden to grow full and bountiful.
Aphids, caterpillars, grubs, and slugs are not only creepy-crawlies, they can wreak havoc on your garden and plants. But fear not!
You don't need dangerous chemicals to enjoy a lively, healthy garden. The secret? More lady beetles, fewer aphids! Wildlife in your garden--especially insects--can be natural pesticide alternatives.
From mantids to beetles to wasps, spiders, and everything in between, entomologist Mary Gardiner tells you how to identify these beneficial bugs, how to enhance your home landscape as a habitat, and how to work with them to grow and enjoy your garden.
