agricultural pests

"Though stink bugs weren't introduced to the United States until the 1990s, this invasive species has spread to nearly every state in the country... The main content and fact boxes discuss how the stink bugs ended up in the United States and the efforts being made to stop their population from growing even more."--Publisher.

While visiting Ireland, Gannon and Wyatt investigate a deadly blight.

While on vacation in Ireland, Gannon and Wyatt visit medieval castles, climb the Cliffs of Moher, and explore the ancient Newgrange monument. But after Gannon kisses the Blarney Stone their adventure takes a dramatic turn. While volunteering on a farm to connect with their Irish roots, they learn that a deadly blight is wreaking havoc on the Irish farmland. Determined to uncover the true cause, the courageous explorers embark on a secret mission to gather evidence against a ruthless suspect, but soon find themselves running for their lives.

Provides an introduction to organic gardening, and rates the safety and effectiveness of over one hundred organic and synthetic gardening products and practices.

Rabbits and raccoons will run and hide if you find them in the garden. But these tiny critters are not nearly so shy! Learn about where to find the burrows of mining bees; what's hiding under flower stem foam; how spiders warn birds to avoid their webs; an insect species older than the dinosaurs.

Discusses the uses for pesticides, and explains how they can affect human health and the earth's environment.

Explains what pesticides are, examines their use, misuse, and regulation, demonstrates alternatives to pesticides, and discusses what you can do to increase your safety.

Discusses several types of beneficial insects and how they are being raised by insectaries and purchased by farmers, theme park operators, and restaurant owners to protect food crops and decorative vegetation.

Text and close-up photographs describe insects found in the yard, including bees, ants, and plant lice.