Garden Bugs & Insects of the Southwest: Identify Pollinators, Pests, and Other Garden Visitors

Spiral bound

Main Details

Title Garden Bugs & Insects of the Southwest: Identify Pollinators, Pests, and Other Garden Visitors
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jaret C. Daniels
SeriesAdventure Quick Guides
Physical Properties
Format:Spiral bound
Pages:22
Dimensions(mm): Height 190,Width 107
Category/GenreGardening
Travel
ISBN/Barcode 9781591939818
ClassificationsDewey:595.70979
Audience
General
Illustrations Color photos throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Adventure Publications, Incorporated
Imprint Adventure Publications, Incorporated
Publication Date 23 December 2021
Publication Country United States

Description

Get this tabbed booklet to garden insects and bugs, and learn how to identify and attract (or repel!) them. Brightly colored flowers, rich soil, and delicious nectar, the garden landscape is a bug's paradise. It attracts the ones we want to see-like bees, butterflies, and lady beetles-but also the ones we don't, such as grasshoppers, spider mites, and snails. Keep this convenient guide to garden bugs and insects close at hand. Designed for ease of use, the tabbed booklet is organized by group for quick identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few creepy crawlies at a time. The professional photographs showcase more than 100 species. Written by acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels, Garden Bugs & Insects of the Southwest features only species found in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, west Oklahoma, west Texas, and Utah. Book Features Pocket-sized format-easier than laminated foldouts Professional photos showing key markings Easy-to-use information for even casual observers Tips to attract beneficial bugs and to repel damaging ones Learn to keep your garden happy and healthy with this lightweight quick guide. Improve your identification skills and find out what to do about the bugs you see.

Author Biography

Jaret C. Daniels, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Entomology at the University of Florida and Director of the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity at the Florida Museum of Natural History, specializing in insect ecology and conservation. He has authored numerous scientific papers, popular articles, and books on wildlife conservation, insects, butterflies, and wildflowers-including butterfly field guides for Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Ohio, and Michigan. He is also the author of Backyard Bugs, Insects & Bugs Backyard Workbook, Insects & Bugs for Kids, Our Love of Bees, Vibrant Butterflies, and more. Jaret lives in Gainesville, Florida, with his wife, Stephanie.