Injurious and Useful Insects: An Introduction to the Study of Economic Entomology (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Louis Compton Miall

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666848467 ISBN 13: 9780666848468

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Practical guidance for protecting crops from pests, backed by expert knowledge.

This introduction to economic entomology offers clear, field‑tested methods for dealing with injurious insects. It covers how to choose and apply remedies, from simple dusts to advanced spraying and cultural controls, with attention to crop safety and effectiveness.

The book explains why understanding an insect’s life cycle matters for treatment, and it highlights the value of trained specialists in safeguarding agriculture. It includes practical cautions about when and how to use poisons, the benefits of early action, and the importance of matching control methods to the insect’s feeding and habits.

• Understand different control methods, including dusts, poisons, and soil treatments, and when to use them.
• Learn about traps, crop changes, and other cultural practices that reduce pest impact.
• See how expert knowledge and institutional support improve outcomes for farmers and crops.
• Explore specific examples like the Hessian fly and the crane‑fly to see how life cycles influence management.

Ideal for readers of agricultural science, farming, and crop protection who want practical, tested guidance grounded in the study of insects and their economic impact.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666848467
• ISBN 13: 9780666848468
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 269