The First Report of the Merchants Locust Investigation Commission of Buenos Aires, 1898 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lawrence Bruner

9780267637843: The First Report of the Merchants Locust Investigation Commission of Buenos Aires, 1898 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267637845 ISBN 13: 9780267637843

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

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Unlock a detailed middle‑era study of locusts in South America and how experts fought back.

This nonfiction report captures a year of field research in Argentina and surrounding regions, detailing life histories, habits, and the threats these swarms once posed to crops and communities.

In clear, accessible language, the book outlines the work of a Commission and its collaborators, the methods used to gather data, and the practical steps taken to curb devastation. It also surveys natural enemies of locusts and the role of entomology in planning control strategies.

How locusts invade and devastate landscapes in a single season
Descriptions of the life cycle from eggs to mature insects
Accounts of local collaboration with railways and correspondents
Overview of natural enemies and ongoing control efforts

Ideal for readers of historical science and agricultural history who want a grounded look at how early pest management was organized and documented. This edition provides a window into the scientific and logistical work behind a national response to locust outbreaks.

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