"In this second instalment in the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series, the authors tackle the full range of garden pests, including weeds, insects, microorganisms, rodents, birds, deer and even other people's pets. Premised on a respect for the natural world and using an Integrated Pest Management approach, they'll show you how to identify the culprit and how to deter it, while respecting the broader environment. Covering all the prairie gardener's most common pests, including thistle, dandelion, crabgrass, slugs, aphids, beetles, moths, mildew, fungus, rust, deer, rabbits, and porcupines."-- Provided by publisher.

Includes index.

Weeds --The creepy and the crawly : insect pests -- Bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other micro-organisms -- Furred, winged, hoofed -- (and slimy!) : other pest critters -- Other wacky, weird, or wonderful things.