ISBN: 9781330768242 - the boll weevil problem: with special reference to means of reducing damage (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This detailed guide to the devastating Boll Weevil and other cotton pests provides a complete understanding of the pest's destructive effects and life cycle, and offers a comprehensive plan to minimize associated crop damage. The author provides accounts of the Boll Weevil's historical invasion of US cotton territory and explains how it has become one of the most economically significant pests in the Southern United States. The author then discusses the importance of crop rotation, early planting, and other farming practices that can curtail the weevil's destructive impact on crops, while also examining practical means to enhance the effectiveness of natural predators such as ants that feed on weevil larvae. By understanding the Boll Weevil's behavior and the best methods to control it, farmers can limit the pest's damage, enhance their cotton yields, and contribute to the overall health of the agricultural sector. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…