Insect Pests and How to Beat Them: Including Notes on Plant Diseases, Soils and Manures (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Sarsfield

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332881016 ISBN 13: 9780332881010

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Protect your crops with practical pest know‑how from an early 20th‑century guide.

This approachable handbook helps smallholders and home gardeners understand insect pests, plant diseases, and related soil and manure topics to keep plants healthy and productive.

Written to be useful in the field, it blends pest notes with practical prevention strategies. The author emphasizes clear, no‑nonsense guidance that avoids heavy jargon, making it accessible for beginners and seasoned growers alike. The book also includes a helpful index and light coverage of greenhouse and garden cultivation concerns.

• Identify common pests and their life cycles with easy, world‑spanning Latin names for precise recognition.
• Learn practical prevention and control ideas focused on keeping plants healthy from the start.
• Explore sections on soils, manures, and general plant health to resist pest damage.
• Find tips suitable for small plots, allotments, and home gardens, plus historical context on cultivation.

Ideal for readers who grow their own food and want a solid, readable reference on pest management and plant health.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332881016
• ISBN 13: 9780332881010
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 217