First Annual Report on the Injurious and Other Insects of the State of New York: Made to the State Legislature, Pursuant to Chapter 377 of the Laws of 1581 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. A. Lintner

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265235901 ISBN 13: 9780265235904

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock practical, field-tested help for crops damaged by pests.

This edition compiles the state's first official look at the cabbage fly and its enemies, offering clear descriptions, life history, and practical controls to protect cabbage and related crops.

This report presents the cabbage-fly, its stages from larva to fly, and the ways it harms cabbage, turnips, and other roots. It also surveys natural enemies and parasitic beetles that help curb damage, plus notes on where and when these insects were observed in New York. The explanations are written for farmers, gardeners, and students of economic entomology.

• Understand the life cycle of the cabbage-fly and how it attacks young plants.
• Learn to recognize damage signs on cabbages, turnips, and related crops.
• Explore natural enemies and parasites that help limit infestations.
• Find practical preventives and remedies to reduce crop losses.

Ideal for readers of agricultural history, pest management, and earth-friendly farming.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265235901
• ISBN 13: 9780265235904
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 411