Dr Giuseppe E. Massimino Cocuzza,Prof. Arthur Agnello,Dr Elizabeth H. Beers,Dr Matthew J. Grieshop
Instant Insights: Managing Arthropod Pests in Tree Fruit
Instant Insights: Managing Arthropod Pests in Tree Fruit
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This collection provides an overview of the major aphid pests affecting tree fruit production,the challenges of managing and controlling arthropod pests in the face of increasing pesticide regulatory restrictions,and the importance of integrated pest management programmes in controlling infestations. It also outlines key cultural tactics for managing arthropod pests in temperate tree fruit.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 130 pages
Publication date: 24 January 2023
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
This comprehensive collection offers valuable insights into the management of arthropod pests in tree fruit production. In the first chapter, a brief overview of the major aphid pests affecting tree fruit production is provided, with a focus on those causing economic damage in citrus, apple, pear, and stone fruit production. The chapter explores the available techniques for controlling these pests and highlights the need for future research in this area.
The second chapter delves into the complex challenge of managing and controlling arthropod pests in tree fruit production amidst increasing pesticide regulatory restrictions and public concerns about food safety and environmental impact. The chapter emphasizes the importance of gaining a deeper understanding of pest biology and development to support the effective use of more selective and sustainable crop protection methods.
The third chapter introduces key arthropod pests of apples and highlights the significance of integrated pest management (IPM) programmes in controlling infestations. The chapter reviews the tools and tactics available as part of a sustainable IPM programme, as well as the current and future challenges facing IPM.
The final chapter outlines key cultural tactics for managing arthropod pests in temperate tree fruit, including the modification of trees, tree architecture, orchard floor management, cultivation practices, mowing, and the cultivation of orchard cover crops.
By presenting these peer-reviewed reviews, this collection provides a valuable resource for researchers, growers, and industry professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and strategies in arthropod pest management in tree fruit production.
Weight: 190g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801460088
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