Insects Injurious to Citrus Fruits and Methods for Combating Them (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. V. Tower

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266791719 ISBN 13: 9780266791713

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Protect your citrus crop with practical, science-based pest control

The bulletin explains how to study insect life histories and choose sprays that protect trees and fruit without injury. It shows why thorough spraying and proper mixtures matter for top-market fruit.

This guide helps Porto Rico planters and other growers understand spraying strategies, including when to apply treatments and how different insecticides work. It covers the difference between stomach poisons and contact poisons, and why some insects are best controlled with emulsions, oils, or repellent preparations. You’ll find practical advice on equipment, preparation, and applying treatments to reach every part of the tree.

• How insect life histories inform control timing and choices of sprays
• Which insecticides are most effective against chewing vs. sucking pests
• Step-by-step guidance for making and applying emulsions and Bordeaux mixtures
• Tips on equipment, agitation, and applying sprays to reach all tree parts

Ideal for citrus growers, agricultural workers, and readers interested in practical pest management for fruit crops.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266791719
• ISBN 13: 9780266791713
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 55