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Protect crops and stored goods with practical, time-tested insecticide methods. This guide explains how to choose, mix, and apply treatments safely and effectively.
Based on routine farming and orchard practice, it presents a clear framework for understanding insect damage and the best ways to prevent and treat it. It covers external and internal feeders, specialized methods for soil-dwelling pests, and how to manage insects in stored products, with practical advice on equipment, timing, and application.
- How to identify biting versus sucking insects and tailor treatments to each group
- Common insecticides and preparations, including arsenicals and natural deterrents
- Guidelines for timing sprays and washes, plus how to monitor results over time
- How to choose and operate spraying and dusting equipment for effective coverage
Ideal for orchardists, farmers, and home gardeners seeking reliable, field-tested guidance on protecting plants and stored goods from insect damage.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a guide to household remedies and treatments for dealing with insects. The author provides a brief explanation of the different types of insects and how they feed, then goes on to describe various insecticides appropriate to each type of insect. The author also discusses the differences between contact and stomach poisons, and offers advice on how to use them most effectively. Of note is the inclusion of specific recipes and formulas for different pest-control mixtures, including the lime-sulfur wash for killing scale insects. This book is a valuable resource for anyone who is tired of chemical pesticides, or who is looking for a more sustainable method of pest control in the home and garden. 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 # 9781331953432_0
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