Isbn: 9781332297863 - insect life, vol. 6: devoted to the economy and life-habits of insects, especially in their relations to agriculture (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 brings together speeches and essays by major figures in economic entomology from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a pivotal period for the field when scientists were making major breakthroughs in understanding insect biology and developing sustainable pest control methods. The author grapples with the interactions between insects and plants, the development of pesticides, the consequences of insect-borne diseases, and the larger context of how humans have impacted insect populations. The collected works in this volume are essential reading for anyone interested in the history of entomology and pest management, and provide valuable insights into the challenges of insect control that are still relevant for those working in the field today. 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.…