ISBN: 9781332240555 - scale-insects in new mexico (classic reprint) (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 is a meticulous survey of scale insects, a problematic family of species that commonly infest fruit and shade trees as well as native plants. While covering the scale-insects found in New Mexico, this book is a valuable resource for entomologists, fruit growers, and horticulturalists anywhere. It delves into the classification of scale-insects, and shares the author's personal observations of the insects' biology. The author further explores the natural enemies of scale-insects, such as parasitic wasps and predators like ladybugs. This text discusses specific chemical solutions to treat infestations, with separate formulas for summer and winter applications. 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.…