Excerpt from How to Control the Pear Thrips
Conservative estimates place the damage caused by the pear thrips, in the Santa Clara Valley alone, during the years from 1904 to 1910 at nearly while the loss for the entire State during this period probably exceeds It is safe to say that the thrips in the absence of treatment would cause an average yearly loss to the State Of over Also each additional year an increase of several hundred thousand dollars is to be expected, due to the increase of area infested and the greater losses in the areas previously infested.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the pear thrips, a destructive insect pest that has plagued California's deciduous fruit industry since the early 1900s. The author, an entomologist and expert on the pest, provides a comprehensive overview of the thrips' life cycle, feeding habits, and the damage it causes to fruit trees. Drawing on extensive research and field experiments, the book offers practical control measures, including detailed instructions for effective spraying techniques and timing, as well as recommendations for cultural practices like fall plowing and irrigation to reduce thrips populations. The author also discusses the economic impact of the thrips and the importance of controlling its spread to protect the state's valuable fruit crops. This book is an essential resource for fruit growers, agricultural professionals, and anyone interested in the challenges and solutions of pest management in agriculture. 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 9781332309207_0
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