Insect Life, Vol. 9: Devoted to the Economy and Life-Habits of Insects, Especially in Their Relations to Agriculture (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. V. Riley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484462962 ISBN 13: 9780484462969

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Insect Life, Vol. 9 examines the economy and life-habits of insects, especially in agriculture, through a curated mix of observations, experiments, and field notes.

This edition gathers practical findings on pests, parasites, and the challenges of managing them in real-world settings.

Readers will encounter case studies and updates on how insects interact with crops, trees, and stored goods. The material ranges from parasite behavior and biocontrol discussions to the spread of pests and the effectiveness of fumigation and quarantine measures. It offers a window into hands-on entomology and its direct relevance to farming and horticulture.

• Updates on pests and their hosts, including spread patterns and new host associations.
• Discussions of controls, from fumigation to biological and quarantine approaches.
• Descriptions of parasites, life-cycles, and how they influence crop health.
• Observations from field reports, publications, and domestic and international findings.

Ideal for researchers, farmers, and students of entomology or agriculture seeking practical context for pest management and insect ecology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484462962
• ISBN 13: 9780484462969
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 453