{"title":"Thomas L. Watschke","description":"\u003cp\u003eThomas L. Watschke’s works offer insightful guidance into the science of turfgrass management, combining practical knowledge with a deep understanding of pest control. Readers interested in the intricate balance of maintaining healthy, vibrant lawns will find valuable expertise within his texts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly suited for professionals and enthusiasts alike, these books explore fundamental principles in \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, emphasising sustainable approaches to managing turfgrass pests and promoting ecological wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"managing-turfgrass-pests-by-thomas-l-watschke-9781466555075","title":"Managing Turfgrass Pests","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by three of the top professionals in the turfgrass field, \u003cem\u003eManaging Turfgrass Pests, Second Edition\u003c\/em\u003e brings together hundreds of solutions and best practices to help you manage turfgrass weeds, diseases, and insects more effectively. Since the publication of the bestselling first edition, advances in pest-resistant turfgrass cultivars and pest control products have led to significant changes in the ways pests are managed. This revised and updated second edition reinforces those management tactics that are still relevant and covers new approaches that have been introduced since the first edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book discusses the concept of integrated pest management, incorporating cultural, biological, and chemical control measures. In particular, the authors emphasise the philosophy of minimising pests through well-defined and well-implemented cultural systems. Rather than simply relying on a pesticide solution for control, they explain how to fine-tune cultural practices to better address the question of why the pest is present in the first place. Once these cultural practices are in place, any pesticide that is still required will be much more effective at controlling the pest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew in This Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRevised and updated descriptions of economically important turfgrass pests\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRevised and updated cultural approaches to turfgrass pest management\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRevised and updated biological methods of turfgrass pest management\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRevised and updated chemical control of turfgrass pests\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMore than 200 new colour illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with photographs, this full-colour book provides updated information on best practices and control measures for turfgrass pest management. It also explains how to integrate various management strategies to ensure quality and functional turf. Throughout, the authors offer practical recommendations to help you optimise the competitiveness of your turfgrass against the pests that inevitably become part of any ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606640083180,"sku":"9781466555075","price":517.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781466555075-managing-turfgrass-pests.jpg?v=1778154939"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/thomas-l-watschke.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}