The Gardener's Bug Book: Earth-Safe Insect Control

The Gardener's Bug Book: Earth-Safe Insect Control

Barbara Pleasant
$14.95
Publication Date: January 5th, 1994
Publisher:
Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN:
9780882666099
Pages:
160

Description

Barbara Pleasant shows you how to use all-natural methods to protect your garden from damaging insects. With clear illustrations to help you identify common harmful bugs and understand their behaviors, this book offers a variety of ingenious, environmentally friendly ways to protect your plants, such as introducing beneficial parasitic insects, using floating row covers, and creating your own organic pest repellents. You'll learn to work WITH nature instead of against it to keep your garden naturally free from harm.

About the Author

Barbara Pleasant has written about organic gardening and self-sufficient living for more than 30 years. Her books include Starter Vegetable Gardens, The Complete Compost Gardening Guide, The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual, The Gardener’s Bug Book, The Gardener’s Weed Book, and The Gardener’s Guide to Plant Diseases.