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A.C. Burke & Company : A.C. Burke & Company Catalog : Problem Solvers & General Reference : Pests & Diseases




	Complete Guide to Pest Control(Item #1104) By George W. Ware - This guidebook for the homeowner or professional provides a comprehensive picture of major insect and animal pests and their management in and around the home, garden, and greenhouse. Explains non-chemical, biorational, and traditional pesticide controls in detail. Over 100 illus., 388 pages, paperback. BOOK Price: $29.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	Homeowner’s Guide to Outdoor Pesticide Safety(Item #2305) Learn how to use pesticides safely with this very practical program. University of Arizona expert Dr. Paul Baker explains what pesticides are and how to apply them correctly to control weeds, fungi, and insects around the home. Includes safety tips on labels, containers, equipment, mixing chemicals, handling spills and accidents, plus proper disposal and storage. VHS, 21 minutes. VIDEO Price: $49.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	Identification of Common Arthropods(Item #2201) University of Arizona entomologist Dr. Dave Langston shows you how to identify a wide range of arthropods (bugs) found around the typical suburban house. He explains the various classes of arthropods, describes how their life cycles differ, and includes control strategies for problem pests. Covers flies, bees, wasps, ants, moths, fleas, cockroaches, spiders, ticks, and more. VHS, 34 minutes. VIDEO Price: $39.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	Pests and Diseases of Herbaceous Perennials: The Biological Approach (Item #1179) By Stanton Gill, David L. Clement, and Ethel Dutkey - Designed for growers of herbaceous perennials, this handbook helps you to correctly identify problems in greenhouses, nurseries, and landscapes, then control them using biological methods before major damage occurs. It describes common plant pests and diseases, shows the damage they can cause, and recommends non-toxic solutions. 400 photos, 320 pages, hardcover. BOOK Price: $68.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	Fruit Diseases(Item #2222P) The identification, treatment, and prevention of fruit diseases common to the Midwestern U.S. are presented in this program. Paul Pecknold of Purdue University examines problems such as apple scab, powdery mildew, and fire blight; peach and plum brown rot and scab; plus diseases affecting strawberries, raspberries, grapes and other small fruit. Close-ups of diseased plants help in making a diagnosis. VHS, 28 minutes. VIDEO Price: $29.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	Pests In and Around the Home CD-ROM(Item #3062) This knowledge-base stresses the principles of Integrated Pest Management in controlling pests of structures, lawns, and landscapes. Complete habitat and lifecycle information helps you to understand the behavior of insects, mites, ticks, and spiders living around food, in fabric and wood, or in the home landscape. Has chemical and biological control suggestions, 300+ color photos, 150 drawings, and a glossary. Note: Requires a 486 computer or higher with Microsoft Windows® 3.1 or higher and a WEB browser. CD-ROM (Windows) Price: $64.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	Safely Removing Wild Honeybee Colonies(Item #2339) Suitable for professionals, students, or homeowners, this program from the University of Arizona shows safe and cost-effective ways to remove unwanted bee colonies from residential and commercial properties. Bee experts explain the biology of wild honey bees, show locations where bees like to colonize, demonstrate the use of environmentally friendly bee controls, and discuss how to prevent bees from re-establishing in the same location. VHS, 30 minutes. VIDEO Price: $49.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	The U.C. Guide to Solving Garden and Landscape Problems CD-ROM(Item #3079) Drawing on the research of experts from the University of California, this comprehensive program identifies pests and disorders for 40 fruit and vegetable crops plus 80 ornamental trees and shrubs. It details "least toxic" management strategies for more than 600 insects, plant diseases and weeds, while helping you to identify beneficial insects in your garden. Includes over 4,800 color photos and diagrams plus advice on plant health and pesticide safety. Note: Windows requires a 486 computer or higher, Windows® 95 or later. Macintosh requires System 7.5 or later. CD-ROM (Windows or MAC) Price: $34.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	Urban Weed I.D. and Control(Item #2202) Identify and control common weeds found in urban areas of the western U.S. with the help of this video. Horticulturist Terry Mikel explains the differences between annual and perennial weeds and discusses control methods such as mowing, burning, and spraying. Includes an introduction to the selection and use of various types of herbicides. VHS, 28 minutes. VIDEO Price: $49.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)