Isbn: 9781528194556 - report of the illinois state entomologist: concerning operations under the horticultural inspection act, october 31, 1900 (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 details the efforts between 1899-1900 to control the San Jose scale and other pests and diseases within the state of Illinois. Focused primarily on the San Jose scale, a devastating insect that had recently been introduced to the state, this account details the author's efforts and those of his assistants to prevent its spread. Their work resulted in the creation of a system of nursery inspection, the development of insecticide treatments, and ultimately, the containment of the scale. The author's deep understanding of the subject matter is evident in the comprehensive and nuanced account he provides, which offers valuable insights into the early days of pest control and the challenges faced by agricultural scientists. 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.…