★A must-have for gardening enthusiasts by Japanese pest control expert Yusuke Kusakabe!
★Covers 130+ plant types and 250+ symptoms with high-resolution photos for easy identification and solutions.
★Advocates reducing pesticide use—details natural ingredient-based treatments and scientific control techniques for eco-friendly and effective cultivation!
★Supports the green lifestyle trend, helping home gardeners achieve scientifically-sound plant care!

The ultimate guide to plant disease and pest control, featuring 130+ popular flowers, succulents, and foliage plants, and 250+ typical symptoms illustrated with detailed photos!

This book is not only a visual encyclopedia of plant diseases and pests but also helps readers identify causes, learn preventive daily management, and apply chemical treatments when necessary. Its standout feature is the emphasis on methods that reduce pesticide use while ensuring effectiveness, taking into account environmental impact and safety. It actively introduces highly safe agents made from food and natural ingredients, with detailed explanations of their characteristics and usage.

Against the backdrop of growing environmental awareness, reducing pesticide application has become a advocated practice, even in agricultural production. For gardening enthusiasts, diseases and pests are unavoidable challenges. This book addresses concerns about pesticide safety and environmental considerations, offering detailed strategies and techniques for those wishing to cultivate plants with minimal chemical intervention.

To achieve this, it is essential to implement thorough preventive measures and suppress the spread of pathogens and pests at an early stage. When necessary, correct and smart use of pesticides can disrupt the life cycle of diseases and pests, ultimately leading to reduced pesticide reliance.

For each plant, common diseases and pests are illustrated with symptom photos, and specific response methods are provided. Additionally, the book includes reduced-pesticide cultivation tips for various plant ailments.

An essential resource for gardening enthusiasts, this ultimate guide offers comprehensive information with authoritative clarity.

Yusuke Kusakabe

Part-time Lecturer at Chiba University Faculty of Horticulture; Representative of Kusakabe Midori Consulting Office. After graduating from university, he worked in R&D and promotion at a home gardening fertilizer and agrochemical manufacturer and handled gardening enthusiasts’ inquiries in the customer consultation office. Currently, he serves as Director of the Pesticide Consultation Office at the Green Safety Promotion Association (Public Interest Incorporated Association), promoting the correct use of pesticides. Through lectures and publications, he actively advocates the idea that “proper and smart use of pesticides contributes to pesticide reduction” and promotes a new rotational spraying method based on the RAC code. His hobby is photographing diseases and pests afflicting on gardening plants. In recent years, he has noticed earlier occurrences of major pests due to climate warming. He is the author of numerous well-received books known for accessible photos and explanations.