 INSECTS: Their Natural History and Diversity
(With A Photographic Guide to Insects of Eastern North
America)
Stephen Marshall. "The most
comprehensive photographic overview of insects ever
published, - covering all the insect diversity in
eastern North America." Visual, user-friendly
format enables readers to quickly and accurately
identify most insects. Features: detailed chapters
covering all insect orders and the insect families of
eastern North America; brief examination of common
families of related terrestrial arthropods; 28 picture
keys for quick and accurate insect identification, and;
much more. "The book has coffee-table quality
combined with practitioner-level relevance." A
landmark reference book that is ideal for any naturalist
or entomologist. 8-3/4 x 11-1/4, 718p, 4,000 color
photos, 400 illustrations, charts, 28 picture keys,
2006. OVERSIZE.
I9008 hardcover ..........US $95.00
CAN $95.00
DISEASES OF TREES AND SHRUBS (2/e)
William Sinclair, Howard Lyon. A
thorough revision or updating of the volume first
published in 1987. The work is both a pictorial
survey of the diseases of trees (forest and shade
trees) and woody ornamental shrubs in the U.S. and
Canada, and a diagnostic tool for identifying specific
diseases. Revisions seek to make the volume more
useful for classroom instruction and for use by
non-academics among professionals and the public. The
second edition is organized by kind of pathogen, and
secondarily by disease type or plant part. The
color images have been increased by 15 percent, and
there are 101 b&w images, most of which illustrate
microscopic features of pathogens. In this
edition, plant names are given first in Latin, with
common names presented parenthetically. Both a
disease's symptoms and signs and its disease cycle are
presented more clearly than in the first edition, and
the diagnostic detail about pathogens, especially
microfungi, has been expanded. The reference
list has been doubled, now including more than 4000
titles, and the Index has been made more user
friendly. In addition, an accompanying CD-ROM
contains all the individual reference lists that will
be represented only as lists of numbers on the book's
printed pages. It allows the book's users to
consult the lists when they want to find sources of
information or additional information or images. 9 x
12, 660p, 2200+ color illustrations, 261
color photos, 350 b&w photos and drawings,
2005. OVERSIZE.
D3717 hardcover .........US
$89.95 CAN $122.95
DIAGNOSIS OF ILL-HEALTH IN TREES (2/e)
R.G. Strouts, T.G. Winter
(Britain). An easy-to-understand, non-laboratory
based system for determining the causes of ill-health
in trees. The emphasis is on problems of species
grown for non-commercial purposes, but nearly all
causes of ill-health in trees are covered in some
detail (apart from damage from biting insects and
mammals). The most important or striking
problems are fully described and illustrated, and
their significance and control discussed.
Includes: diagnostic procedure; the known problems of
virtually all tree genera used for amenity purposes in
Britain; prevention and treatment of pests, diseases
and disorders; decay and tree safety, and; more. 5-1/2
x 9-1/4, 334p, color photos, 2000.
D5451 paperback ..........US
$129.95 CAN $149.95
A GUIDE TO THE IDENTIFICATION AND
CONTROL OF EXOTIC INVASIVE SPECIES IN ONTARIO'S
HARDWOOD FORESTS
Lisa Derickx, Pedro Antunes. This is the first
comprehensive guidebook for terrestrial exotic
invasive species in Ontario. Focuses on the
biology, ecology and management of species that invade
hardwood forests, which are a major natural resource
in Canada. The first main section provides an
introduction to the importance of hardwood forests in
Ontario and an overview about management practices
(both invasive species and woodlot management).
The second section focuses on invasive species
accounts, including fourteen (14) exotic plants, five
(5) insects and six (6) pathogens. All were
selected based on science-based criteria stemming from
their economic, environmental and societal
effects. A valuable and timely reference for a
broad audience, including academics, students, natural
resource managers, woodlot owners and the general
public. 8-1/2 x 10-3/4, 294p, color photos, tables,
2013. OVERSIZE.
G0212 paperback..........US $54.95 CAN $69.95
WOOD AND TREE FUNGI: Biology, Damage,
Protection, and Use
Olaf Schmidt. "The most
comprehensive treatise on the fundamentals, causes,
and consequences of decomposition wood as well as the
measures for its prevention." Provides an
up-to-date overview of the various wood and tree fungi
damaging trees, lumber, and timber, with special focus
is given to identification, prevention, and
remediation techniques. Coverage includes: the
fundamentals of cytology and morphology; a practical
section describing damage by viruses and bacteria on
trees; the habitat of wood fungi and tree care, and:
the positive effects of wood-inhabiting
microorganisms. A valuable resource for advanced
students, teachers and scientists, professionals
working in wood protection and prevention of wood
decay, foresters, and architects. 6-1/4 x 9-1/2, 334p,
12 color + 62 b&w photos, figures, 2006.
W1381 hardcover..........US
$129.00 CAN $176.95
PRINCIPLES OF FOREST PATHOLOGY
Frank Tainter, Fred Baker. Focuses
on the practical aspects of forest diseases and
measures to minimize damage and loss. Deals with
the study of the problems and damage to forests due to
plant diseases, insects, fire, weather, and
animals. Both a forestry and plant pathology
book. The first section deals with general
topics and principles, including both abiotic and
biotic causes. The latter presents the details
of particular forest diseases and offers practical
management suggestions. Includes numerous
"Disease Profiles" to aid in diagnosis and treatment.
7 x 10, 832p, 1996. OVERSIZE.
P9526 print-on-demand..........US
$424.95 CAN $466.99
FOREST ENTOMOLOGY: A Global Perspective
William Ciesla. Examines forest
insects in a global context and reviews their
dynamics, interactions with humans and methods for
monitoring and management of species that damage
forests. Features 235 profiles of forest
insects, worldwide. Contains a series of tables
providing summaries of the distribution and hosts of
many more species. Included are those that
damage forests, others that are simply curiosities and
some that are beneficial. A valuable reference
designed for students, practicing foresters and forest
health specialists, especially for those who work
internationally or are concerned with species that
have the potential to expand their ranges via
international trade, travel or environmental changes.
7-3/4 x 10, 416p, color plates, b&w photos,
figures, 2011.
F3145 hardcover..........US
$143.95 CAN $157.95
INSECT SAMPLING IN FOREST ECOSYSTEMS
Simon Leather, ed.. Highlights the
problems faced by entomologists working in forest
ecosystems. "Suggests ways in which their
methodology can be modified so as to be understood by
ecologists and become accepted within the general
fields of ecology and entomology." Covers all
aspects of insect sampling within all ecosystems, but
has a definite bias towards forest ecosystems.
Includes an introduction to sampling theory and
practice. Subsequent chapters deal with the
methodology and techniques needed to sample a
particular stratum of the forest canopy (i.e.
understory vegetation, canopy insects, roots, etc.) or
specialized group of insects (i.e. insects in flight,
termites, parasitoids and predators, etc.). A
reference for advanced students, researchers, and
teachers. 6 x 9, 320p, b&w photos &
illustrations, figures, tables, 2005.
I3887 print-on-demand..........US
$122.95 CAN $134.99
INVASIVE FOREST INSECTS, INTRODUCED FOREST
TREES, AND ALTERED ECOSYSTEMS: Ecological Pest
Management in Global Forest of a Changing World
Timothy Paine, ed. Demand for
timber and fibre continues to grow and is being met by
increased reliance on plantation forestry. Many
of these plantations are non-native species that have
characteristics of rapid growth and good commercial
qualities. In some cases, the high rates of
production are a result of the absence of native
herbivore and diseases. This limited pest status
is threatened as pest species move around the
globe. There also is concern about threats of
these non-native plantation species on native
communities and the impact of changing climates on
forest productivity. This volume explores many
of these issues for the first time, examining the
ecological processes occurring in new forest
environments. A book appealing to those in the
forestry, forest entomology, and pest management
communities. 6 x 9, 190p, b&w photos, figures,
2008.
I2909 paperback..........US
$109.00 CAN $158.95
TRACKS AND SIGN OF INSECTS AND OTHER
INVERTEBRATES: A Guide to North American Species
Charley Eiseman, Noah Charney. The
first-ever reference to the sign left by insects and
other North American invertebrates. Includes
descriptions and almost 1,000 color photographs of:
tracks and trails; eggs and egg cases; feeding signs;
galls and leaf mines; webs and cocoons; shelters,
coverings, and burrows; signs of predation, and;
more. Covers some 2,000 species, including
beetles, spiders, flies, ants, butterflies, moths,
dragonflies, mayflies, grasshoppers, centipedes,
snails, earthworms, wasps, bees, crabs, and many other
invertebrates. Identification is made to the
family level, sometimes to the genus or species.
A "ground-breaking reference" for wildlife
professionals, naturalists, students, and insect
specialists. 5-1/2 x 8-1/4, 592p, 927 color photos,
2010. OVERSIZE.
T6245 paperback..........US
$39.95 CAN $54.95
HOW TO KNOW THE INSECTS (3/e) -
Pictured Key Nature Series
Roger Bland, H.E. Jaques, et al..
A long-standing, respected entomological
handbook. Contains dichotomous keys to identify
orders and common families of insects in North
America, north of Mexico. Includes: general
information on the twenty-nine (29) insect orders; a
description of the basic biology of each order and of
most families, and; a description of selected common
species or genera in most families. Strengths
include plenty of detailed illustrations and a not too
technical, easy-to-understand layout. Includes
chapters on how to collect insects, as well as
organizing and maintaining a collection. A
valuable entomology resource and classification guide.
7-1/2 x 9-1/4, 432p, b&w illustrations, 1947,
1978, 1979.
Sorry, this
title has gone out of print - only 2 copies
remaining!
H7520 spiral-bound..........US
$66.00 CAN $75.95
ECOLOGY OF INSECTS: Concepts and
Applications (2/e)
Martin Speight, Mark Hunter, Allan
Watt. Insects account for a very large
proportion of all terrestrial and freshwater species,
pervading almost all ecosystems; functioning as
carnivores, herbivores and detritivores. Their
ecology is of crucial importance to ecosystem function
and they are economically important to humanity as
pests of crops, vectors of disease, beneficial
components of food webs, and vital components of
pollination systems. This fully-revised text
provides a balanced treatment of the theory and
practice of pure and applied insect ecology.
Includes new topical areas and provides greater
coverage of physiological, genetic, molecular, and
ecosystem aspects of insect ecology. Concepts
include the foundations of evolutionary ecology and
population dynamics in ecosystem science as they are
applied to topics such as climate change, conservation
and biodiversity, epidemiology, and pest
management. A valuable reference appropriate for
general readers, entomologists, ecologists, and
students of varying levels. 7-1/2 x 9-1/2, 640p,
figures, graphs, 2008.
E1144 paperback..........US
$124.95 CAN $129.95
ECOLOGICAL METHODS IN FOREST PEST
MANAGEMENT
David Wainhouse. The central theme
is the development of Integrated Pest Management
(IPM). This has been driven by the need to use
environmentally sensitive methods of control
appropriate to both semi-natural and plantation
forests that are likely to be managed for timber
production, recreation and improvement of
biodiversity. Coverage includes: how forests
have been transformed and this can contribute to pest
problems; the important elements and "techniques" of
management and control that contribute to IPM; the
economic and environmental impact of pests, the
economics of control, and the role of decision support
systems, and; more. Includes detailed case
studies. 7-1/2 x 10, 248p, 24 b&w photos + 70 line
illustrations, 3 maps, 2005.
E5647 hardcover ..........US
$98.00 CAN $132.95
ARMORED SCALE INSECT PESTS OF TREES AND
SHRUBS
Douglass Miller, John Davidson.
Armored scale insects are among the most damaging and
least understood of the pests that prey on forest
trees, fruit and nut crops, landscape ornamentals, and
greenhouse plants. This book provides the most
comprehensive information on the identification, field
appearance, life history, and economic importance of
the 110 economically-important armored scale insects
found in the United States (most of the species are
not native, but broadly distributed across the
globe.). Features the first field key to
economic armored scales. Extensive color plates
& detailed line drawings are unsurpassed.
Species descriptions include data on distribution by
state, field characteristics, host plants, economic
damage, and more. An invaluable reference for
government officials, arborists, farmers, nursery
workers, foresters, and gardeners everywhere. 9 x 12,
442p, 939 color illustrations, 118 line drawings,
2005. OVERSIZE.
A2796 hardcover ..........US
$138.50 CAN $192.95
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INSECTS THAT FEED ON TREES AND SHRUBS
(2/e, revised)
Warren Johnson, Howard Lyon. A
splendid pictorial encyclopedia acclaimed as "one of
the most useful reference manuals on diagnostic
entomology yet produced." This revision reflects
advances in technology, new information,
newly-introduced pests (introduced from foreign
shores), and increased coverage of several
topics. Provides the essential Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) facts on 950+ species of insects,
mites, and other animals that injure woody ornamental
plants in the United States and Canada, and the means
for quick identification of both the pests and the
damage they cause. Entries visually show the
pest at various stages of its life cycle, typical
injuries to the host plant, with text providing
essential details (i.e. characteristics of the plant
disorder, geographic distribution, basic biology of
the pest, etc.). An "essential diagnostic aid"
that has become a standard reference for both
professionals and students in the field. 9 x 12, 560p,
241 color plates, 136 b&w illustrations, 21
tables, 1991. OVERSIZE.
I6022 hardcover ..........US
$89.95 CAN $122.95
PHOTOGRAPHIC ATLAS OF ENTOMOLOGY AND GUIDE
TO INSECT IDENTIFICATION
Dr. James L. Castner. A learning
aid created by this entomologist and professional
photographer. The first thorough, photo-oriented
entomological guide of its kind. This book
allows the reader to take an insect reference
collection home with them. It treats 190
arthropod taxa [including thirty (30) insect and eight
(8) arachnid orders]. A valuable reference for
students, professors, master gardeners, and laymen
with an interest in insects. 8.5 x 11, 192p, 670 color
photos, 2001.
Sorry,
copies of this title are not available at this
time.
P5043 spiral-bound ..........US
$40.00 CAN $59.95
FOREST INSECT PESTS IN CANADA
J.A. Armstrong, W.G.H. Ives, eds..
Within a context of sustainable development, this book
reviews new developments in forest insect pest control
and management, focusing on methods that are
environmentally-friendly and
socially-acceptable. 100+ contributors cover the
status of forest insect pests by region, pest
management technology, the application of technology
and equipment, operational control programs, and
future challenges. 8-1/2 x11, 744p, 70 chapters, 320
illustrations, 113 color photos, 1995. OVERSIZE.
F9457 paperback ..........US
$57.95 CAN $69.95
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INSECTS OF EASTERN HARDWOOD TREES (revised
ed.)
Kathryn Nystrom, ed. (revised edition of
A.H. Rose & O.H. Lindquist's work). Designed
to aid the identification of insects and mites that
cause damage to hardwood trees. Describes some
450 species known to cause noteworthy damage to
hardwood trees in central/eastern Canada and adjacent
areas of the United States. Identification is
initially based on the kind of tree damaged, and
insects are grouped by twenty (20) tree genera.
Flowchart keys and color illustrations aid in the
identification of each insect or mite. 6-1/2 x 9-3/4,
304p, 506 color photos, flowcharts, illustrations,
1997.
I9037 paperback ..........US
$42.95 CAN $45.95
INSECTS OF EASTERN PINES
A.H.Rose, O.H. Lindquist, K.L.
Nystrom. An identification guide to insects and
mites that cause noteworthy damage to pines in Canada
east of the Rockies. Approximately ninety (90)
species are described and accompanied by a biological
sketch. The insect or its damage can be
identified by means of flow chart keys. 190+
color illustrations aid in identification
confirmation. 6-1/2 x 9-3/4, 128p, 190+ color
illustrations, maps, charts, 1999.
I720X paperback ..........US
$32.95 CAN $35.95
INSECTS OF EASTERN SPRUCES, FIR AND
HEMLOCK (revised ed.)
A.H. Rose, O.H. Lindquist, revised by P.
Syme. A handbook enabling easy identification of
insects and mites causing noteworthy damage to eastern
spruces, fir and hemlock in Canada east of the
Rockies. Deals with seventy-five (75) species or
groups, including life stages, types of injury,
control methods and timing. Includes injury by
birds, mammals, etc.. 6-1/2 x 9-3/4, 159p, 200 color
photos, 1994.
Sorry, copies of this title are no longer
available.
I112X paperback ..........US
$37.95 CAN $39.95
INSECTS OF EASTERN LARCH, CEDAR AND
JUNIPER (Revised)
A.H. Rose, O.H. Lindquist, K.L.
Nystrom. Enables identification of insect
species or groups that have caused noticeable damage
to larch, cedar, and juniper in Canada east of the
Rockies. About eighty-five (85) insects and
mites are treated, including biological information
and general advice on control. Easy-to-use keys
and color photos assist in identification. Uses
non-technical language. 6-1/2 x 9-3/4, 104p, 150 color
photos & illustrations, charts, distribution map,
2000.
I074X paperback ..........US
$29.95 CAN $32.95
A FIELD GUIDE TO FOREST INSECTS AND
DISEASES OF THE PRAIRIE PROVINCES (2/e)
Y. Hiratsuka, D.W. Langor, P.E.
Crane. Describes the insects, diseases and other
damaging agents of conifers and hardwoods of the
prairie provinces. Descriptions include:
symptoms and signs; distribution and hosts; life
cycle, and; damage. Includes several revised
chapters, as well as some updated taxonomy and
nomenclature. Informative, user-friendly-design
to aid in identification of tree damage in the field.
6 x 7-3/4, 314p, color photos, 1995, 2004.
F368X paperback ..........US
$27.95 CAN $29.95
ENTOMOLOGY & PEST MANAGEMENT (5/e)
Larry Pedigo, Marlin Rice. This
text combines, in a single volume, the general
principles of entomology and modern principles of
insect pest management, including factual details and
specific examples. Ideal for those with little
or no background in entomology. Promotes an
understanding of major elements of general entomology
and relates them to modern principles of insect pest
management. Both theory and practice are
emphasized in a conceptual approach to the
topics. Features: up-to-date coverage on
environmentally sound insecticides; the Transgenic
plant controversy; pest management systems;
newly-released & recently discontinued products
and updated insecticides; current government
regulations and labeling of microbial pesticides,
plant pesticides and biochemical pesticides, and;
developments in genetic engineering & plant
biotechnology. A single, combined resource of
both general entomology and applied aspects.
8-1/4 x 10-1/4, 784p, color plates, b&w photos
& illustrations, figures, 2005. OVERSIZE.
E5638 hardcover..........US
$117.95 CAN $149.00
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