Ives, Julian — Gardener's Guide to Biological Pest Control: Using natural predators in the garden

Crowood Press 192, col + b/w illus. 245x189mm. PB. NEW. . Biological pest control provides a natural, safe and sustainable way to control insect pests. Increasingly recognized by professional and hobby growers alike, it’s fast becoming the best solution for insect pest control in the garden. This book applies the latest practices from professional horticulture and botanical gardens to all garden settings, including greenhouses, vegetable plots, lawns and borders.It guides the gardener from the very start of the process, outlining the conditions required for successful application and which natural enemies to use against which insect pest, to how to ensure successful, sustainable pest control in the long term.. [9780719840944]