Reports of Observations and Experiments in the Practical Work of the Division, Made Under the Direction of the Entomologist (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Valentine Riley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266565018 ISBN 13: 9780266565017

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Insects, locusts, and beekeeping: practical field reporting you can trust.

This volume compiles detailed field notes, experiments, and practical remedies from entomologists and specialists, focusing on how insects affect crops, forests, and honey production. It blends hands-on testing with real-world results to help readers understand what works in the field.

The material covers wary pest management, from kerosene emulsions to pyrethrum tests, and documents locust outbreaks in Texas alongside guidance for planters and beekeepers. It also highlights forage plants that boost honey yields and bee health, with shared observations from farmers, beekeepers, and researchers alike.

• Learn how different pest-control methods performed in field trials, including spraying and emulsions.
• See practical notes on managing grasshoppers, cotton pests, and other insects that threaten crops.
• Explore beekeeping forage guidance, including Alsike Clover, Sweet Clover, Pleurisy-root, and other honey plants.
• Understand observations and methods from researchers working in the late 19th century to protect crops and support farming communities.

Ideal for readers of historical agricultural science, entomology, and practical farming guides who want a clear view of early pest management and beekeeping advice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266565018
• ISBN 13: 9780266565017
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 84