nsects, diseases, and invasive weeds threaten the natural environments as well as homes, gardens, and agriculture. This book contain pictures, description, identity, taxonomic hierarchy, distribution, habitat, and control, and other information prepared on topics related to about 150 species in natural environments. The book describes the crop's growth and development, important natural enemies as well as other pest management alternatives, and effects of cultural and production practices on pests, presenting an ecosystem approach to pest management. The book is indispensable for ecologists, growers, consultants, and pest management scientists. researchers, and students.