Principal Insect Enemies of the Sugar Beet: In the Territories Served by the Great Western Sugar Company (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Asa Chandler Maxson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267307969 ISBN 13: 9780267307968

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Protect your sugar beet crop by understanding the allies and threats around it.

This practical guide explains how beneficial insects help control common pests and how predators like ground beetles, tiger-beetles, and lady-beetles contribute to healthier fields. It also covers practical, tried‑and‑true methods for managing leaf-eating insects that threaten yield and quality.

• Learn how beneficial insects act as predators or parasites and why their numbers rise and fall with pest populations
• Identify key predacious insects and their roles in protecting sugar beets and surrounding crops
• Discover cultural and chemical control options, including furrow traps, targeted spraying, mowing, and irrigation practices
• Understand how to combine natural enemies with careful management to reduce damage and protect yields

Ideal for readers involved in sugar beet farming, pest management, and agricultural extension work who want clear, actionable guidance without hype.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267307969
• ISBN 13: 9780267307968
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 191