Publisher's Synopsis
The New England Tree Fruit Management Guide is a comprehensive resource that covers insect, disease, weed and vertebrate management for Apples, Pears, Peaches, Cherries, Plums and Apricots. This guide is intended for commercial farmers to provide information on pest management practices for tree fruit crops in New England. Both chemical and non-chemical pest control measures are included. Whenever possible, the use of integrated pest management (IPM) practices is encouraged. Organic methods are also discussed and extensive background information on calibration and mixing and handling is included. This is an important reference resource for Tree Fruit Growers around New England.
