Isbn: 9781390472851 - insecticides and repellents for the control of insects of medical importance to the armed forces (classic reprint) (1 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a technical account of the development of insecticides and repellents used by the military to control disease-transmitting pests during World War II. The author, a researcher involved in this development, describes the history and preparation of DDT, its properties, and its effectiveness against different mosquito species. The book also discusses the effectiveness of other insecticides, including methoxychlor, TDE, benzene hexachloride, lindane, chlordane, heptachlor, dieldrin, aldrin, isodrin, endrin, pyrethrum, allethrin, pyrethrum synergists, and organic phosphorus compounds, in mosquito control. The author provides detailed information on insecticide formulations, such as solutions, emulsions, wettable powders, dusts, and dusting powders, as well as their application methods. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to the development and use of insecticides and repellents in mosquito control, offering valuable insights into the scientific advancements made during World War II that revolutionized the field of pest control. 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.…