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Turfgrass Chemicals and Pesticides: A Practitioner's Guide | 
 enlarge | Authors: Matt Fagerness, Rodney Johns
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Category: Book
List Price: $89.95
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 849696
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 530
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 1.6
ISBN: 0071410791
Dewey Decimal Number: 635.9642
UPC: 639785504559
EAN: 9780071410793
ASIN: 0071410791
Publication Date: October 21, 2003
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Condition: Brand new! A professional book for chemical and pesticide applications in turf and landscapes. The book will start with a history of chemical and pesticide use in this industry and follow the technological progression that has occurred through the 20th century to the present.The book covers the basic principles and properties of chemicals and pesticides as well as the interpretation of the often detailed technical information that accompanies this material.Practical discussions of the three primary pesticide groups, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, will be supplemented with a chapter on additional chemicals used in the industry. The body of the text will be summed up through detailed but practical discussions of proper application strategies and strategies for responsible chemical use and pest management.Turfgrass Chemicals and Pesticides will offer both sufficient background for the reader to understand the basis for using chemicals and pesticides in turf and landscape and t
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A professional book for chemical and pesticide applications in turf and landscapes. The book will start with a history of chemical and pesticide use in this industry and follow the technological progression that has occurred through the 20th century to the present. pThe book covers the basic principles and properties of chemicals and pesticides as well as the interpretation of the often detailed technical information that accompanies this material./p pPractical discussions of the three primary pesticide groups, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, will be supplemented with a chapter on additional chemicals used in the industry. The body of the text will be summed up through detailed but practical discussions of proper application strategies and strategies for responsible chemical use and pest management./p pbiTurfgrass Chemicals and Pesticides/i/b will offer both sufficient background for the reader to understand the basis for using chemicals and pesticides in turf and landscape and the relevant detail needed to execute the application from start to finish. The book will also provide the rationale for and the information needed to develop pest control and chemical management strategies for immediate use in the turf and landscape industry./p pA great resource for professionals in lawn care and maintenance; for golf course superintendents; or professional landscape designers./p
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This book is what I have been looking for! November 13, 2003
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Never have I seen a more comprehensive text that covers the basics of what I face on the job on a day to day basis. I highly recommend this book for any turfgrass professional who is looking for a practical and scientific guide to some of the biggest challenges they face. This is a must read!!
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