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About this book "Gardeners and small farmers who have the privilege of owning and tending a piece of land or garden earn with that privilege a significant responsibility. They are, after all, custodians of the environment not only for themselves and their families and friends to enjoy, but also for the generations of people, animals and organisms that follow. Through their gardening and farming practices they have a direct and powerful impact on the future state of the environment. If you are committed to making environmentally-responsible decisions about how you protect your garden plants, fruit and vegetables, your efforts will help ensure that your gardening and farming legacy is a healthy one. This book is to inform gardeners as well as small vegetable and fruit farmers about the many environmentally-responsible options available to protect their garden plants, fruit and vegetable crops against destructive insect and disease pests" |
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SUMMARISED CONTENTS
of
The Garden Guardian’s
guide to environmentally-responsible garden care"
Chapter 1: PESTICIDE POLITICS
Brief discussions on various aspects of pesticides and their potential hazard to human health and environment (p 1 to 9)
Chapter 2: RESPONSIBLE GARDEN CARE
■ Insect pests and their control ( p 10 to 75)
Detail discussions on the various insect pests attacking gardens and agricultural crops with descriptions of insects for identification plus colour pictures under PLATES . Various methods of control include the use of bio-pesticides authorized for use in organic farming, biological controls and physical or cultural practices to follow.
■Plant diseases and their control (p 76 to 106 )
Detail discussions on the various diseases (fungal, bacterial and viral ) attacking gardens and agricultural crops with descriptions of such diseases for identification plus colour pictures under PLATES . Various methods of control include the use of bio-pesticides authorized for use in organic farming, biological controls and physical or cultural practices to follow.
Chapter 3: NATURE’S LITTLE HELPERS
The Gifts of Nature (p 107 to 140)
Detail discussions on the various biological controls present in gardens and agricultural crops with their descriptions for identification plus colour pictures under PLATES . Recommendations on enhancing and safeguarding their populations are given and advise to minimize or even eliminate the use of pesticides. This section covers parasitic and predatory insects, predatory reptiles, pollinators, decomposers as well as beneficial micro-organisms (fungi, bacterial, virus etc.) present in soils and on plant surfaces.
APPENDIX A
Active ingredients in pesticides ( p 142 to 171)
List of active ingredients used in pesticide formulations for garden and agriculture use with their commercial brand names available in South Africa. Summarized information is given of each active ingredient used and its potential hazard to human health and environment and the possible adverse effects it may have.
APPENDIX B
Handling, application and disposal of pesticides ( p 173-174)
Advise on the disposal and handling of pesticides to minimize risk of poisoning to the environment and its inhabitants.
APPENDIX C
Statutory labeling requirements (175-176)
Discussion of requirements for registered pesticide packaging. Explains clauses used under precautions and warnings etc.
APPENDIX D
Useful resources (p177-178)
Website links and contact details of environmental protection organizations (e.g. EPA) , various pesticide information networks, information on biological controls, organic certification, pesticide companies in South Africa, waste disposal companies and poisoning emergency.
PLATES ( p180 TO 244)
Full colour photo’s of insect pests, diseases and beneficial organisms discussed under chapters 2 and 3 ; total of 378 photo’s showing pest and beneficial with their host plant.
GLOSSARY ( p245-248)
Definitions of biological and pesticide terms (A-Z) used in book to enable everyone to understand some of the more technical terms used.
INDEX (p249-252)
A to Z list of key words to enable the reader to find information fast and effectively.