Insect Pest Handbooks

This series of books is directed toward commodities, groups of pests associated with a specific habitat, or a specific taxa of pests. The problems covered by the handbooks are principally those that occur in North America. Books in the series are edited or written by ESA members and nonmembers. The audience for the handbooks is other entomologists and agricultural research scientists, agricultural teachers and their students, area and county agents, veterinarians, foresters, master gardeners, and homeowners.

Note that handbooks published between 1999 and 2013 should be ordered through the American Phytopathological Society using the below links. ESA members can click here for a special APS handbook discount code.

 

Handbook of Turfgrass Insect Pests, Second Edition

Edited by Rick Brandenburg and Callie Freeman, the highly anticipated second edition of the best-selling Handbook of Turfgrass Insects contains the most current, thorough, and practical information covering all aspects of turfgrass insect management in a streamlined format. All major insect pests and mites of warm- and cool-season turfgrasses in the United States are addressed. Extensive use of color photos of various insects and the turf damage they cause along with illustrations of insect life stages in their actual size, life cycle charts, and distribution maps aid in accurate identification, diagnostics, and management. 144 pages, published in 2013.

Item #: ESATURF2
ISBN: 978-0-9776209-4-4
Member Price: $71.95 (click here for ESA member discount code)
Nonmember Price: $79.95

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Use and Management of Insecticides, Acaricides, and Transgenic Crops

Edited by J. All and M. Treacy, this comprehensive handbook covers (1) the principles for proper use of insecticides, acaricides, and transgenic crops, (2) all of the major insecticides and acaricides in use today, with details on chemistry, toxicology, and general uses, and (3) insecticidal transgenic crops.

This book is a must-reference for anyone working in insect pest management as well as a basic text for students of the field. 156 pages with index, 78 photos, figures, and tables. Published in 2006.

Item #: MIATC
ISBN: 0-938522-74-4
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Nonmember Price: $59.00

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Handbook of Small Grain Insects

Edited by G. D. Buntin, K. Pike, M. Weiss, and J. Webster, this handbook provides fundamental and important information about the management of small grain insects throughout the United States and Canada. Crops covered are wheat, barley, oats, rye, and triticale, with an emphasis on wheat. 120 pages with index, 174 photos and maps plus insect and damage identification keys and illustrations. Published August 2007.

Item #: GRAIN
ISBN: 0-9776209-1-3
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Nonmember Price: $59.00

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Handbook of Forage and Rangeland Insects

Forage and rangeland crops harbor a wide variety of injurious and beneficial arthropods. Edited by W. Lamp, R. Berberet, L. Higley, and C. Baird, this handbook helps individuals to identify these arthropods and to outline methods for their management. The book covers forage and rangeland crops in the United States and Canada. 180 pages with index, 254 photos and maps, plus insect identification keys and illustrations. Published in March 2007.

Item #: FORAGE
ISBN: 0-9776209-0-5
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Nonmember Price: $59.00

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Handbook of Corn Insects

Edited by K. Steffey, M. Rice, J. All, D. Andow, M. Gray, and J. Van Duyn, this handbook outlines fundamental approaches to corn insect pest management that can aid in reducing crop damage and loss. With contributions from 73 experts, it provides detailed descriptions of topics including insect identification, life-history data, and management options. This comprehensive guide includes discussions on corn ecology and physiology; corn insect pests, predators and parasitoids; and corn pest management procedures. Includes 158 color photographs, 132 illustrations, a directory of local information, and a glossary. 174 pages, published in 1999.

Item #: ESACORN
ISBN: 0-938522-76-0
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Nonmember Price: $59.00

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