The Integration of Selected Boll Weevil Suppression Techniques in an Eradication Experiment (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Coppedge, James Roland

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0364033371 ISBN 13 : 9780364033371

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

In Boll Weevil Eradication Field Study, discover field-tested methods for eradicating a stubborn pest.

This practical report walks through suppression strategies and the experiments designed to prove whether eradication is feasible. It combines reviews of insecticide timing, pheromone traps, sterile-male concepts, and in-furrow treatments with real-world field data from northwest Texas. The book presents how researchers planned, conducted, and measured an eradication effort on a semi-isolated Texas farm. It shows how sampling, trapping, and practical constraints shaped the results and what they suggest about large-scale pest control.

• Overview of suppression methods that showed promise for reducing boll weevil populations
• Detailed field experiments, including aldicarb applications and pheromone-based trapping
• Methods for monitoring insect movement, population trends, and crop damage
• Evidence and calculations used to assess the feasibility of eradication

Ideal for readers seeking a clear, data-driven look at integrated pest management and eradication feasibility in cotton agriculture.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0364033371
• ISBN 13: 9780364033371
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 34
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