 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 $85.95 CAN $95.00
DISEASES
OF TREES AND SHRUBS (2nd ed.)
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 $105.95
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 $84.95 CAN
$92.95
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 $119.00 CAN $136.95
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 hardcover ..........US $311.95 CAN $373.99
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 paperback..........US $89.99 CAN $107.99
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 $79.95 CAN $92.95
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.
H7520 spiral-bound..........US $66.00 CAN $71.95
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 $85.00 CAN $114.00
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 $99.95 CAN $115.95
INSECTS
THAT FEED ON TREES AND SHRUBS (2nd ed. 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 $105.95
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.
P5043 spiral-bound ..........US $35.00 CAN $42.95
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
ON SALE ..........US $40.95 CAN $45.95...... limited quantity available!
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 $41.95 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 $31.95 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.
I112X paperback ..........US $35.95 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 (2nd ed.)
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 $26.95 CAN $29.95 |
