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Farming with Native Beneficial Insects: Ecological Pest Control Solutions Kindle Edition

by The Xerces Society (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Harness the power of beneficial insects to deter pests and reduce crop damage. This comprehensive guide to farming with insects will have you building beetle banks and native plant field borders as you reap a bountiful and pesticide-free harvest. With strategies for identifying the insects you’re trying to attract paired with step-by-step instructions for a variety of habitat-building projects, you’ll soon learn how to employ your own biocontrol conservation tactics. Lay out the brush piles and plant the hedgerows because the insects are going to love it here!

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    August 9, 2014
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Eliminate Pesticides, Restore Biodiversity

GROW BOUNTIFUL ORGANIC CROPS while improving the biodiversity of your farm by making your land a welcoming place for native beneficial insects. Mantids, stink bugs, beetles, flies, wasps, and many others prey upon crop pests, reducing or eliminating the need for chemical pesticides.

Your first step is learning to identify these important farm heroes: close-up photography and in-depth profiles familiarize you with more than 20 beneficial insects and their kin. After assessing your land, current practices, and goals, you’ll find detailed instructions for a host of projects, from beetle banks to organic buffers, to improve habitat for your insect helpers.

PLANTING PROJECTS FOR PROVIDING HEALTHY HABITATS INCLUDE:

  • Hedgerows
  • Insectary strips
  • Native plant field borders
  • Cover crops
  • Contour buffer strips
  • Grassed waterways

About the Author

The Xerces Society is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon, that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat. Established in 1971, the Society is at the forefront of invertebrate protection worldwide, harnessing the knowledge of scientists and the enthusiasm of citizens to implement conservation programs. They are the authors of 100 Plants to Feed the Bees, Farming with Native Beneficial Insects, and Attracting Native Pollinators.   

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00GU2RK14
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Storey Publishing, LLC (August 9, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 9, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 91408 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 661 pages
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best and accessible books on Ecological Biocontrol of Pests
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2014
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This is an excellent book for any farmer or gardener that is looking for effective ways to reduce pest issues while being sensitive to the environment and the future health of the planet. There are examples for any scale of farming from large scale to community garden to your home. The information is easy to grasp but not simplistic. All examples are based on solid research.

This is a book for anyone that cares about food, the environment and our health by reducing pesticide use.

I cannot recommend this book enough. I have it in hard copy as well as the kindle version to be able to take out in the firld with me.
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William Gardner
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2021
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this i a great book
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John Carroll Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and easy to understand
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2017
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Well written and easy to understand. Great for anyone from backyard gardeners to small farms wanting to use natural methods.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Full of useful info.
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2016
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Great book, provides a lot of information.
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Sagebird
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book Lots of useful information and
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2015
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Great book
Lots of useful information and biology
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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2018
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very informative for beginners
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Cyril
4.0 out of 5 stars Good bood - bad pack hob.
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2015
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Excellent book, but packaged with auto tools & parts - not good.
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Janet K Hoadley
5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond the bugs.
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2014
There are a lot of organic books out there. There are some good books out there, and an increase in looking at beneficial insects. And then there's this one.

It pictures many of the insects talked about, and the stages of growth. But it goes beyond that to not just when it's nice and they're helping - but cover crops, fence rows, hedges etc give the bugs - your free working partners - space to survive and thrive. Many enjoy looking over an area with fireflies flickering but don't think about what they eat, and where they live.

It takes time and effort to develop an independent place, but many farms of all sizes can do better at providing for those native beneficial insects that can reduce the pesticide bill - maybe in time eliminate it! Wouldn't that be nice?

This book perked my interest with a new challenging spot to get in production - I look forward to implementing some ideas from the book and increasing the conservation of not only rare livestock and heirloom varieties of plants, but the beneficial insects that can make a difference. I originally, in full disclosure, viewed the book on Netgalley but it's truly a beautifully illustrated book that is worth a read. With a hard copy in hand, it's easy to plan and move forward with protecting and providing for these largely invisible partners.
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