This essential handbook adapts scientifically based integrated pest managment techniques to the needs of the home gardener and small-scale farmer. Covers insects, mites, plant diseases, nematodes, and weeds of fruit and nut trees and vegetables using the IPM approach of making minimal use of broad-spectrum pesticides; the methods recommended here rely primarly on organically acceptable alternatives.

Ninety-five common pests are described in individual sections; crop-by-crop symptom identification tables guide you quickly to the information you need. More than 250 color photos and 118 drawings help you diagnose problems and find solutions.