Methods and Results of Field Insecticide Work Against the San Jose Scale, 1899-1902 - Softcover

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9781334543982: Methods and Results of Field Insecticide Work Against the San Jose Scale, 1899-1902

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This book examines the San Jose Scale, an invasive pest that ravaged orchards in the late nineteenth century. The author details the use of hydrocyanic acid gas and various oil-based insecticides to combat the scale's spread, providing meticulous accounts of their effectiveness and limitations. The author's rigorous scientific approach and detailed field observations make this book an invaluable resource for entomologists, horticulturists, and anyone interested in the history of pest control.

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