9781332740031 - A Manual of Injurious Insects (Classic Reprint): With Methods of Prevention and Remedy for Their Attacks to Food Crops, Forest Trees, and Fruit, and With Short Intr... (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 book is a comprehensive manual of insect pests and remedies, providing in-depth information on the identification, prevention, and treatment of insect attacks on a wide range of food crops, trees, and fruits. The author draws on the knowledge of contemporary contributors and eminent entomologists to offer practical advice and insights into the habits and life cycles of common insect pests. Organized thematically into sections on food crops, forest trees, and fruit, the book covers the destructive potential of insects, methods of cultivation and treatment to promote vigorous plant growth, and specific applications to combat insect presence. It also provides useful information on the properties of gas-lime as a protective dressing for insect-infested land, and highlights the importance of accurate identification in developing effective and sustainable pest management strategies. By presenting a detailed account of the latest entomological research and best practices, this book serves as a valuable resource for farmers, foresters, gardeners, and anyone seeking to safeguard their crops and trees from insect damage. 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.