Protect your fruit and your harvest with trusted, research-backed insights into the Mediterranean fruit-fly.
This book surveys the Mediterranean fruit-fly, a serious pest that has challenged fruit cultivation in many regions. It compiles observations from multiple countries and renowned entomologists, tracing its history, spread, and impact on crops like oranges, peaches, and citrus.
- Learn the life cycle: eggs, larvae (maggots), puparia, and the adult fly, including how long each stage lasts and what triggers development.
- Understand habits and damage: how the fly lays eggs under the fruit skin, which fruits are most affected, and how infestations unfold in the field.
- Explore control history: attempts at suppression, including fruit destruction, baiting, and the limits of chemical and cultural methods.
- See geographic context: where the insect has appeared, how it spread, and why prevention is critical for orchard health.
Ideal for readers of agricultural history and economic entomology seeking a concise, period-spanning view of a major fruit-pest.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. The Mediterranean fruit fly is one of the world's most destructive agricultural pests. This book provides a comprehensive overview of this invasive species, from its history and distribution to its biology and management. The author draws on the latest scientific research to provide a detailed account of the fly's life cycle, host plants, and natural enemies. The book also explores the various control methods that have been developed to combat this devastating pest, including cultural practices, chemical sprays, and biological control agents. This book provides an up-to-date resource for researchers, growers, and policymakers who are working to mitigate the impact of the Mediterranean fruit fly on agriculture and the environment. 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 9781333049942_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333049942
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333049942
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)