Turfgrass insects of the United States and Canada

the long version

Abstract: This comprehensive text/reference book on turfgrass pests covers all insects and other arthropods that are destructive to turfgrass in the United States, including Hawaii but excluding Alaska and southern Canada. Full-page color plates depict life stages of most turfgrass insects to aid in identification and help illustrate the text description of the insects' life cycle and habits. This book contains distribution maps, life history charts, population survey techniques and the principles and strategies of insect control should be useful to pesticide applicators as well as professional entomologists and laymen. Glossary.