Excerpt from Fumigation Methods: A Practical Treatise for Farmers, Fruit Growers, Nurserymen, Gardeners
All the illustrations reproduced herewith are from photographs taken by the author, excepting those acknowledged below or credited in the text. 'to the following the author desires to express his thanks: to the Secretary of the California State Board of Horti ture, for photographs and drawings from which Figs. 8 to II inclusive, I 3, 30 and 31 were reproduced; to the Direétor of the California Experiment statioii, for permission to use elec'trotypes of Figs. 14 to 21 in elusive, 23, 45, and 46; to Mr. R. P. Cundiff, Horti tural Commissioner Riverside District, California, for photographs of Figs. 26, 27, 28, and 29; to the Director of the New York Agritural Experiment Station, for permission to use photographs of Figs. 43, 79, and 80 to the Secretary Of the Pennsylvania State Board of Agriture, for loan Of eleétrotypes of author's photographs; to Mr. D. M. Moore. Of Utah, for photograph from which Fig. 62 was made; to Prof. \villiam Lochhead, of the Ontario Agritural Col lege, for photographs Of Figs. 64 and 65; to Mr. W. J. Allen, of New South Wales, for use of Figs. 75, 76, 77, and 78; to Dr. E. P. Felt, State Entomologist Of New York, for photograph Of Fig. 8i, and finally to Mr. C. M. Heintz, editor Of the Rural Cali arhian, for photographs from which Figs. 82 and 83 were reproduced.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history and methods of fumigation, a crucial pest control technique developed in the late 19th century. The author, a leading expert in the field, provides a comprehensive account of the discovery and development of hydrocyanic acid gas and carbon bisulphide as fumigants, tracing their use from early experiments in California to their widespread adoption in diverse settings such as greenhouses, mills, warehouses, and even ships. The book explores the physiological effects of these gases on plants and animals, offering valuable insights for safe and effective application. The author also discusses legal aspects, including state and international regulations governing the use of fumigants for pest control and quarantine purposes. This book serves as a valuable resource for pest management professionals, horticulturalists, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of fumigation techniques and their impact on pest control practices. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330325445_0
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