ISBN: 9780243093052 - twenty-fifth report of the state entomologist of connecticut, 1925 (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed report on the activities of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station's Department of Entomology for 1925. The report summarizes the year's work in controlling and monitoring pests and diseases that affect a wide range of plants, including fruits, vegetables, shade trees, and ornamental shrubs. Topics covered include: monitoring and controlling insect pests for the year; updates on the status of ongoing projects, such as the suppression of the European Corn Borer; the results of research into new and old insect pests and diseases, such as the Oriental Peach Moth, the Plum Curculio, and the Asiatic Beetle; the results of trials on new spraying and dusting techniques, including experiments on the use of calcium arsenate and hydrated lime; and observations on the impact of weather conditions on pest populations. Altogether, this book offers a snapshot of the work of the Entomology Department and provides valuable insights into the challenges and progress made in the field during that time. 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. …