{"product_id":"vegetable-garden-pest-handbook","title":"Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susan Mulvihill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished by Cool Springs Press, 2021-04-27\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;In \u0026lt;i\u0026gt;The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook,\u0026lt;\/i\u0026gt; you’ll find the simple, straightforward resources and tools you need to identify common pests of edible gardens and manage them without the use of synthetic chemical pesticides.\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt; Climate change and newly introduced \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;insect pests\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt; are changing the world of gardening. Pests that once produced a single generation per year are now producing two or even three, and accidentally imported pest insects have no natural predators to keep them in check. These leaf-munching critters can cause significant damage in short order, \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;reducing your yields and costing you time and money\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;, especially if your garden is out of balance or your plants are stressed and vulnerable.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt; Whether you’re a new or seasoned gardener, author and garden pro Susan Mulvihill shows you \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;how to handle pest issues by growing healthier plants\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;properly identifying the culprit\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;, and \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;nurturing the overall ecosystem of the garden\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;. With easy-to-use charts, you’ll learn how to \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;identify common vegetable garden pests\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt; based on both the damage they cause and their physical appearance.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;DIY pest-control projects\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;, coupled with up-to-date info on\u0026lt;b\u0026gt; the best natural products\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;physical pest-control tricks\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;, and tips for \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;managing pests with the use of traps and barriers\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;, all lead to a garden where beneficial insects and pollinators are preserved while pest populations are kept in check.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt; Learn how to: \u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Get rid of \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;squash bugs\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt; with minimal effort\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Screen out \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;root maggots\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt; \u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Keep \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;cutworms\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt; at bay\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Nurture the good bugs that help control\u0026lt;b\u0026gt; tomato hornworms\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Tackle an infestation of \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;mites, thrips, or whiteflies\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Send\u0026lt;b\u0026gt; cucumber beetles\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt; packing\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Limit \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;cabbage worms\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt; with a simple, inexpensive trick\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Learn about the best \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;earth-friendly product controls\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt; for home vegetable gardeners\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Identifying and controlling common vegetable garden pests\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt; has never been a favorite task of gardeners, but with Susan’s help, positive results are easier than you think!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47085196181673,"sku":"PHBK-9780760370063","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/9899\/1785\/files\/view_archive_75e0aa07-e6a8-4c9f-981b-de7a0d45ad18.jpg?v=1778727773","url":"https:\/\/myti.com\/products\/vegetable-garden-pest-handbook","provider":"Myti","version":"1.0","type":"link"}