9781334184550 - Experiments With Insecticides for the San Jose Scale (Classic Reprint) de Forbes, Stephen Alfred (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. An essential guide to the history, methods, and practical application of insecticides and treatments to control the San Jose scale, a pernicious pest that devastates fruit trees. The author, a respected entomologist, provides a comprehensive overview of proven techniques and their development. This book thoroughly explains the effectiveness of lime, sulfur, and salt washes, as well as lime, sulfur, and blue vitriol washes, in controlling scale infestations. Through meticulous experiments, the author demonstrates the impact of rainfall and water applications on the efficacy of these treatments and provides valuable insights into their practical application. The findings presented in this book are crucial for understanding and combating the San Jose scale, making it an indispensable resource for entomologists, farmers, and anyone seeking to protect fruit trees from this destructive pest. 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.