This book addresses the destructive red spider mite, a major threat to cotton crops in the United States, particularly in the southeast. The author, an entomological expert, draws on years of research and field observations to provide comprehensive insights into the pest's biology, behavior, and impact. The book explores historical outbreaks and traces the spider mite's spread throughout the cotton belt, examining factors that contribute to its proliferation, such as drought and excessive heat. The author also delves into the natural enemies of the red spider mite and discusses their role in population control. Practical solutions are offered to combat this devastating pest, including cultural practices, such as crop rotation and the use of resistant cotton varieties, as well as chemical control methods. The book concludes by emphasizing the need for proactive pest management to minimize crop losses and ensure sustainable cotton production.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book addresses the destructive red spider mite, a major threat to cotton crops in the United States, particularly in the southeast. The author, an entomological expert, draws on years of research and field observations to provide comprehensive insights into the pest's biology, behavior, and impact. The book explores historical outbreaks and traces the spider mite's spread throughout the cotton belt, examining factors that contribute to its proliferation, such as drought and excessive heat. The author also delves into the natural enemies of the red spider mite and discusses their role in population control. Practical solutions are offered to combat this devastating pest, including cultural practices, such as crop rotation and the use of resistant cotton varieties, as well as chemical control methods. The book concludes by emphasizing the need for proactive pest management to minimize crop losses and ensure sustainable cotton production. 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 9781333359959_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-9781333359959
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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-9781333359959
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)