{"product_id":"the-vegetable-garden-pest-handbook-identify-and-solve-common-pest-problems-on-edible-plants-all-natural-solutions-paperback","title":"The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook: Identify and Solve Common Pest Problems on Edible Plants - All Natural Solutions! - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSusan Mulvihill\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook, \u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Climate change and newly introduced \u003cb\u003einsect pests\u003c\/b\u003e 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, \u003cb\u003ereducing your yields and costing you time and money\u003c\/b\u003e, especially if your garden is out of balance or your plants are stressed and vulnerable. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Whether you're a new or seasoned gardener, author and garden pro Susan Mulvihill shows you \u003cb\u003ehow to handle pest issues by growing healthier plants\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eproperly identifying the culprit\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003enurturing the overall ecosystem of the garden\u003c\/b\u003e. With easy-to-use charts, you'll learn how to \u003cb\u003eidentify common vegetable garden pests\u003c\/b\u003e based on both the damage they cause and their physical appearance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDIY pest-control projects\u003c\/b\u003e, coupled with up-to-date info on\u003cb\u003e the best natural products\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ephysical pest-control tricks\u003c\/b\u003e, and tips for \u003cb\u003emanaging pests with the use of traps and barriers\u003c\/b\u003e, all lead to a garden where beneficial insects and pollinators are preserved while pest populations are kept in check. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Learn how to: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet rid of \u003cb\u003esquash bugs\u003c\/b\u003e with minimal effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreen out \u003cb\u003eroot maggots\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep \u003cb\u003ecutworms\u003c\/b\u003e at bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNurture the good bugs that help control\u003cb\u003e tomato hornworms\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTackle an infestation of \u003cb\u003emites, thrips, or whiteflies\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSend\u003cb\u003e cucumber beetles\u003c\/b\u003e packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimit \u003cb\u003ecabbage worms\u003c\/b\u003e with a simple, inexpensive trick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the best \u003cb\u003eearth-friendly product controls\u003c\/b\u003e for home vegetable gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdentifying and controlling common vegetable garden pests\u003c\/b\u003e has never been a favorite task of gardeners, but with Susan's help, positive results are easier than you think\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusan Mulvihill\u003c\/b\u003e is a long-time garden columnist with \u003ci\u003eThe Spokesman-Review\u003c\/i\u003e, a Master Gardener, and author of the blog, Susan's in the Garden. Susan and her husband, Bill, live in Spokane, Washington, where they tend five acres. Susan is known for her down-to-earth approach to teaching and writing that appeals to beginning and experienced gardeners alike. Her humor and enthusiasm for gardening are evident in the hundreds of how-to-garden videos found on her YouTube Channel. In 2019, Susan was the recipient of the Media Award given by the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Susan is passionate about vegetable gardening and following organic practices. She is co-author of \u003ci\u003eNorthwest Gardener's Handbook \u003c\/i\u003eand author of \u003ci\u003eThe Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e. 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