Insects of Economic Importance Outlines of Lectures in Economic Entomology (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Glenn W. Herrick

9780484642163: Insects of Economic Importance Outlines of Lectures in Economic Entomology (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484642162 ISBN 13: 9780484642163

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Essential guidance on protecting trees and crops from common insect pests.

This concise guide helps you identify trouble signs, understand life cycles, and apply practical controls backed by time-tested methods.

Shade trees and fruit crops face threats from a wide range of pests, from leaf-eaters to wood-borers and scale. The material provides step-by-step controls, including when to prune, what to spray, and how to manage trees to reduce damage.

Clear identifications for pests like gypsy moths, brown-tail moths, bark beetles, leaf-eating caterpillars, and scale insects.
Practical control steps such as targeted pruning, cutting out infested parts, burlap or trap methods, and selective spray recommendations.
Life-cycle notes to time treatments effectively and minimize repeat infestations.
Common-sense approaches to protect both ornamental shade trees and adjacent crops.

Ideal for homeowners, gardeners, and professionals seeking plain-language, field-tested pest management practicalities.

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