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COMMON TREE FRUIT PESTS by Angus H. Howitt
A must-have handbook for practicing IPM
 
   This book is the compilation of notes gathered by Angus H. Howitt in the 28 years working as a fruit entomologist at Michigan State University. This publication brings together some of the priceless observations made by numerous entomologists and naturalists, both living and deceased. These observations and studies have contributed to our present knowledge and control of fruit pests. Identification and control of more than 50 pests of tree fruits! More than 200 color photos and illustrations in this 252 page guide.

                          Hard Cover            NCR-63HC 
                          Soft Cover             NCR-63
 
APPLE INSECT SCOUTING MANUAL
 
   This book is the first ever hands-on decision making guide for the control of major pests in Midwest apple orchards. It uses degree days and quick decision charts to help make management decisions in the orchard. The book also tells readers how to scout, when to scout, what to scout for, and when to apply control measures. It is the only book where you'll find a codling moth management model and a revised apple pest guide. Developed for Michigan State University's IPM program. A must for commercial and backyard growers.

                                           IPM-250           
 
A POCKET GUIDE FOR IPM SCOUTING IN MICHIGAN APPLES
 
Available to order through Michigan State University. The phone number is 517-353-6740 or the guide can be ordered online at httm://web2.msue.msu.edu/bulletins. This guide is a pocket field book for easy use in the orchard. It helps identify pests, beneficials, and pest damage; also contains guidelines for monitoring and thresholds. Order number is E2720.
 
 
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO SCOUTING APPLE ORCHARDS
 
A video on DVD that is an excellent tutorial explaining the techniques of scouting in apple orchards. Deals with insect identification, diseases, trapping, and much more. This is a valuable tool for apple orchard managers. This DVD may be purchased directly from Michigan State University at the Bulletins Office at 517-353-6740. Online purchases may be made at httm://web2.msue.msu.edu/bulletins; order no. DVD273.
 
 
A GUIDE TO THE CLEARWING BORERS OF THE NORTH CENTRAL UNITED STATES
 
This guide helps identify adult clearwing moths and assesses the significance of moth catches by studying their life history. It may be ordered through Michigan State University at 517-353-6740. You may also order online at www.web2.msue.msu.edu/bulletins; publication NCR394.