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References for Insect Management
in the Low Desert

Buchmann, S. & Nabhan, G. (1996). The Forgotten Pollinators. Washington D.C.: Island Press.

    • The book about pollination ecology explores both the stabilizing and the disruptive interactions of plants and the pollinators they depend on for their survival. Appendix 2 is a list of crop species and their pollinators. Appendix 6 lists pesticides toxic to bees graded as to their level of toxicity. ISBN 1-55963-352-2 (cloth) - ISBN 1-55963- 353-0 (pbk).
    Dreistadt, S. (1994) Pest of Landscape Trees and Shrubs: An Integrated Pest Management Guide. Berkeley: University of California, Davis
    • Includes sections on Designing an IPM program; Growing healthy trees & shrubs; Insects, mites, snails & slugs; Diseases; Abiotic disorders, Weeds & Nematodes. Contains photographs, descriptions & management techniques. Available from Agriculture and Natural Resource Publications, University of California, 6701 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608-1239, Voice: (510) 642-2431, Fax (510) 643-5470). ISBN 1-879906-18-X.
    Flint, M. L.. (1990) Pest of the Garden and Small Farm: A Grower's Guide to Using Less Pesticide. Berkeley: University of California Davis
    • Integrated pest management strategies for the garden, orchard and small farm. Includes sections on Designing a pest management program; Common insects, mites, other arthropods, snails & slugs; Diseases; Nematodes; Weeds,and Crop Tables. Contains photographs, descriptions and management techniques. Available from Agriculture and Natural Resource Publications, University of California, 6701 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608-1239, Voice: (510) 642-2431, Fax (510) 643-5470). ISBN 0-931876-89-3.
    Johnson, W. T. and Lyon, H. H. (1991). Insects that Feed on Trees and Shrubs. 2nd Edition, Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press.
    • Color photos and descriptions of the most common larvae that can be found feeding on the particular plants. Dimensions (in inches): 1.61 x 12.36 x 9.36. ISBN: 0801426022
    Langston, D., and Gibson, R. (1995) Master Gardener Entomology Manual. Tucson: University of Arizona College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension
    • Contains and overview of Basic Entomology, Insect Pests (pests of landscape plants; pests of turf, household pests, door-yard pests, citrus pests, pests of deciduous fruits and nuts, pests of gardens and annual flowers); and General Control Principles. (Available from The University of Arizona College of Agriculture, 715 North Park Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719-5087)
    Smith, R. L., (1992) Venomous Animals of Arizona. Tucson: University of Arizona College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension.
    • Questions and Answers about Venomous Animals; Dangerous Species; Emergency Procedures; Arthropods (Spiders, Millipedes & Centipedes, and Insects); Vertebrates (Toads, Lizards, Snakes, Skunks); Glossary; References; Sources for Assistance; and Medical Management of Bites and Stings. ISBN 0-932913-03-2 (Available from The University of Arizona College of Agriculture, 715 North Park Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719-5087)
    Werner. F. G., & Olson, C. (1994) Insects of the Southwest. Tucson: Fisher Books.
    • Provides interesting and important facts and historical information about the many insects and arthropods that inhabit the Southwest. Chapters 4 and 8 describe common insects of gardens, landscapes and crops. ISBN 1-55561-06009.

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