Papers on Insects Injurious to Citrus and Other Subtropical Fruits: I. The Orange Thrips, a Report of Progress for the Years 1909 and 1910; II. The Red-Banded Thrips (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

P. R. Jones

9780260444318: Papers on Insects Injurious to Citrus and Other Subtropical Fruits: I. The Orange Thrips, a Report of Progress for the Years 1909 and 1910; II. The Red-Banded Thrips (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260444316 ISBN 13: 9780260444318

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

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Practical progress on two notorious thrips that bite into citrus and subtropical fruit crops

This volume summarizes early 20th‑century findings on the orange thrips and the red‑banded thrips, with guidance for detection, impact, and control. It offers growers a grounded look at how these tiny pests damage fruit and foliage and how to apply established spraying programs to reduce losses.

The orange thrips is a small, active pest that scars fruit and curls leaves, with the San Joaquin Valley in California as a primary focus. The report outlines its distribution, life cycle, and the patterns of injury, including how feeding marks deepen as fruit grows. It also covers how thrips numbers rise on tender foliage and how growth can be stunted in young trees.

The red‑banded thrips is treated as a separate pest, affecting mango and avocado in Florida, with notes on its history, hosts, and the kinds of damage it can cause to leaves and pods. The document also discusses life history and environmental factors that influence outbreaks, along with practical steps for containment.

Identification cues for the two species and where they tend to feed (fruit, leaves, or new growth)
Lifecycle details and typical generation numbers in different climates
Spray-based control strategies, including lime-sulphur plus tobacco extract formulations
Recommended timing for applications to protect fruit and growth

Ideal for readers of agricultural extension materials, citrus growers, and students seeking a clear overview of early insect‑pest management in subtropical fruit crops.

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