Items related to A Manual of Dangerous Insects: Likely to Be Introduced...
A Manual of Dangerous Insects: Likely to Be Introduced in the United States Through Importations (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
Synopsis
Spot these pests before they hitch a ride on imported crops
Learn which dangerous insects are most likely to arrive with shipments of sugar cane, sweet potatoes, grapes, and other plants, and how to recognize them at a glance. This guide groups pests by crop and region, and connects their appearance to real-world risk. The book provides practical, field-ready descriptions, injury notes, and distribution details. It also references illustrated plates that show the life cycles and key features of important pests, helping you identify problems quickly and take action to protect crops.
- Clear profiles of pests likely to be imported with major crops, including sugar cane and sweet potatoes.
- Host plants, types of damage, and early signs to look for in shipments and fields.
- Distribution notes by region and country, with practical insights for quarantine and inspection.
- Reference to plates and figures that illustrate adults, larvae, and symptoms.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for A Manual of Dangerous Insects: Likely to Be Introduced...
Seller Image
A Manual of Dangerous Insects (Classic Reprint)
Print on DemandSeller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the vast array of pests likely to enter the United States via imported plants, presenting the reader with comprehensive lists of dangerous nonnative insects that could pose substantial threats to domestic crops. With the global transfer of plant life having facilitated the spread of pests across continents and ecosystems, this book serves as a vital reference for professionals working in agricultural protection. The author has drawn from global literature to compile a list of the most concerning potential invasive insect species, which will aid greatly in preventing the entry of new pests and the further distribution of existing pests within the US. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331425694_0
Buy New
US$ 21.91
Free Shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
A Manual of Dangerous Insects Likely to Be Introduced in the United States Through Importations Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331425694
Stock Image
A Manual of Dangerous Insects Likely to Be Introduced in the United States Through Importations Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331425694
Buy New
US$ 32.37
US$ 5.51 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 15 available
Stock Image
A Manual of Dangerous Insects: Likely to Be Introduced in the United States Through Importations (Classic Reprint)
Print on DemandSeller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 318 pages. 8.43x5.85x0.73 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand. Seller Inventory # 1331425697
Buy New
US$ 41.17
US$ 13.23 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available