9780243896660 - Cooperative Economic Insect Report, Vol. 23: March 9, 1973 (Classic Reprint) di Quarantine, Bur. Of Entomology And Plant (3 risultati)

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

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

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complex relationship between agriculture and insect pests, focusing on major insect pests that have had significant impacts on human history. It examines the evolution of pest management strategies, from traditional methods like crop rotation and biological control to the development of chemical pesticides and the emergence of resistance in insect populations. The author delves into the ecological and economic consequences of pest infestations, highlighting the delicate balance between pest control and environmental preservation. Through a historical lens, the book traces the ways in which insect pests have shaped human societies, influenced agricultural practices, and continue to challenge our food production systems. 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.