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Garden Bugs & Insects of California

Identify Pollinators, Pests, and Other Garden Visitors
By Jaret C. Daniels
Series: Adventure Quick Guides
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Garden Bugs & Insects of California is a handy, tabbed booklet designed to help you identify and understand the insects commonly found in Californian gardens. Featuring over 130 species, it showcases professional photographs and offers practical advice on attracting beneficial bugs like bees and butterflies, while managing pests such as grasshoppers and spider mites. Compact and user-friendly, this guide is ideal for quick reference and learning how to maintain a healthy garden ecosystem.
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This guide is perfect for gardeners, nature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the insects that inhabit California gardens. Its accessible format suits both casual observers and those seeking expert insights from entomologist Jaret C. Daniels.

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Get this tabbed booklet to garden insects and bugs, and learn how to identify and attract (or repel!) them.

Brightly coloured flowers, rich soil, and delicious nectar, the garden landscape is a bug's paradise. It attracts the ones we want to see—like bees, butterflies, and lady beetles—but also the ones we don't, such as grasshoppers, spider mites, and snails. Keep this convenient guide to garden bugs and insects close at hand. Designed for ease of use, the tabbed booklet is organised by group for quick identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few creepy crawlies at a time. The professional photographs showcase more than 130 species. Written by acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels, Garden Bugs & Insects of California features only species found in the state.

Book Features:

  • Pocket-sized format—easier than laminated foldouts
  • Professional photos showing key markings
  • Easy-to-use information for even casual observers
  • Tips to attract beneficial bugs and to repel damaging ones

Learn to keep your garden happy and healthy with this lightweight quick guide. Improve your identification skills and find out what to do about the bugs you see.

Series: Adventure Quick Guides

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  • Garden Bugs & Insects of California
    Garden Bugs & Insects of California
    Get this tabbed booklet to garden insects and bugs, and learn how to identify and attract (or repel!) them. Brightly coloured flowers, rich soil, and delicious nectar, the garden landscape is a bug's paradise. It attracts the ones we want to see—like bees, butterflies, and lady beetles—but also the ones we don't, such as grasshoppers, spider mites, and snails. Keep...
    By Jaret C. Daniels
    Spiral bound
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781647552947

Publisher: Adventure Publications, Incorporated

Format: Spiral bound

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Adventure Publications, Incorporated

Illustration: Color photos throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 107.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 36

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Home & Garden Jaret C. Daniels Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: Adventure Quick Guides

About the Author

Jaret C. Daniels, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Entomology at the University of Florida and Director of the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity at the Florida Museum of Natural History, specializing in insect ecology and conservation. He has authored numerous scientific papers, popular articles, and books on wildlife conservation, insects, butterflies, and wildflowers-including butterfly field guides for Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Ohio, and Michigan. He is also the author of Backyard Bugs, Insects & Bugs Backyard Workbook, Insects & Bugs for Kids, Our Love of Bees, Vibrant Butterflies, and more. Jaret lives in Gainesville, Florida, with his wife, Stephanie.

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