Description:
This new edition focuses on insect and mite pests affecting fruit as well as hop and nut crops in both temperate and subtropical climates. Some of the fruits covered include pome fruits, stone fruits, cane fruits, strawberries, bush fruits, grapevines, citrus fruits, nuts, figs and olives. The book covers life histories, distribution and status of pests with a focus on damages caused to these fruit crops. The work is profusely illustrated with over 1,150 colour photographs, and coverage is directly relevant to all of Europe, with relevance worldwide as well.