Isbn: 9781390333855 - in-storage treatments for the protection of farmers stock peanuts from insect damage: exploratory tests (classic reprint) (1 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores protective treatments against insect infestation in stored peanuts from the 1950s to late 1950s. The author examines methods used to prevent insects, such as the Indian-meal moth and various beetles, from damaging peanuts during storage. The book discusses the effectiveness of using dusts and sprays containing various insecticides such as lindane, methoxychlor, pyrethrum, and ryania. It also includes data on the toxicity of these insecticides to the insects and the resulting damage to the peanuts. The book provides valuable insights into the early development of insect control methods in stored peanuts and highlights the importance of ongoing research in this area to ensure the quality and safety of stored food products. 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.…