Some Insects Injurious to Forests: I, the Locust Borer by A. D. Hopkins, in Charge of Forest Insect Investigations; II, the Western Pine-Destroying ... III, Additional Data on the Lo - Hardcover

A. D. Hopkins

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656030836 ISBN 13: 9780656030835

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A practical survey of forest insects that threaten timber and how to prevent losses, from early field studies to modern control ideas.

This classic bulletin compiles key findings from forest entomology investigations, focusing on species like the locust borer and the western pine-destroying bark beetle. It presents the nature of the insects, the damage they cause, and practical prevention and control methods. Rich with field observations and historical data, the work aims to help foresters, investigators, and informed readers understand how insect depredations affect North American forests and timber products.

• Clear descriptions of insect behavior, life cycles, and the extent of damage
• Historical observations and updates from multiple field investigations
• Summary guidance on prevention, control, and propagating resistant trees
• References to publications for readers who want more detail

Ideal for readers of forest entomology, forestry management, and those interested in practical approaches to protecting timber resources from insect damage.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656030836
• ISBN 13: 9780656030835
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 823