ISBN: 9781528020275 - spraying for scale insects (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 book, a comprehensive volume on combating scale insects in the early 20th century, meticulously details the experiments and formulas employed to control these pests in California. The author, an expert in horticulture, provides valuable insights into the history and effectiveness of various remedies such as the lime-sulfur-salt wash, resin compound, and distillate spray. The book delves into the specific challenges posed by different scale species, including the brown apricot scale and San Jose scale. The research presented in this book laid the foundation for effective pest management practices that continue to shape modern agricultural techniques, emphasizing the importance of understanding insect behavior and tailoring treatments to their unique characteristics. 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.…