A Manual of Injurious Insects With Methods of Prevention and Remedy for Their Attacks to Food Crops, Forest Trees, and Fruit: To Which Is Appended a Short Introduction to Entomology (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Eleanor Anne Ormerod

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332317129 ISBN 13: 9780332317120

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Injurious Insects and How to Fight Them in Crops

This practical manual explains the common pests that threaten food crops, forest trees, and fruit, along with proven methods to prevent and reduce damage. It compiles years of observation and field-tested remedies to help farmers protect their harvests.

The book presents a clear, step-by-step view of pest life cycles, practical control measures, and the best times to apply them. It emphasizes plain-language guidance and collaborative knowledge from multiple regions to keep crops safer.

• Learn which insects attack specific crops and how their life cycles affect timing of treatment
• Discover hands-on methods such as sweeping, pruning, and careful field management to disrupt pests
• Explore preventive strategies like deep plowing, targeted manures, and proper plant care to reduce damage
• See how to monitor for signs of infestation and apply remedies with minimal harm to beneficial organisms

Ideal for gardeners, farmers, and readers seeking practical, field-tested pest protection for crops and trees.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332317129
• ISBN 13: 9780332317120
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 443