Pests of the Native California Conifers

The vast majority of the native trees in California are conifers. This is an identification guide for home owners, gardeners, and land managers to the insects, diseases, salt and pollution damage, and other agents that can cause harm to these trees.Because conifers are of tremendous ecological and economic importance in California, this book will fill a unique niche.The combination of insect and disease information has important reference and diagnostic value.This book provides an important compilation of information on major pathogens, insects, and other pests of conifers. Because conifers are of tremendous ecological and economic importance in California, this book will fill a unique niche.--Dave M. Rizzo, University of California, DavispI applaud the authors for the effort involved in assembling this book. The combination of insect and disease information has important reference and diagnostic value.--Timothy D. Paine, co-editor of Mechanisms and Deployment of Resistance in Trees to InsectsThis guide synthesizes the most current information available on the pests and environmental conditions that can damage California's conifers, the vast majority of native trees in the state. Authoritative and easy-to-use, it is an essential reference for biologists, arborists, ecologists, foresters and everyone who needs up-to-date information on conifer pests in one convenient manual.bro Species accounts cover life cycles, habits, distribution, and significance of each pest and discuss valuable options for reducing or avoiding damagebro 111 clear color photographs show damage caused by 80 insects, diseases, fungi, parasitic plants, animals, and other destructive agentsbro The only guide to include information on environmental factors such as air pollution, salt, and frost as well as biological agentsbro Appendices list pests and diseases by tree species and by part of the tree affectedThis book provides an important compilation of information on major patho