On the Control of Cereal and Forage Crop Pests (Classic Reprint)

Fred Reinlein

ISBN 10: 1332346626 / ISBN 13: 9781332346622

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book describes a bold plan to avert the devastation of existing and emerging threats to American agriculture. The author presents innovative methods for controlling injurious insects and plant pests that have plagued farmers. By harnessing the power of natural enemies and implementing strategic farming practices, the author challenges the conventional wisdom of the US Bureau of Entomology, which relies heavily on chemical pesticides and eradication of early food sources. This book delves into various case studies, including the boll weevil, corn borer, and grain bug, to demonstrate the effectiveness of the author's proposed techniques. These methods not only protect crops but also enhance the health of our environment and promote sustainable agricultural practices. The author's forward-thinking approach offers a paradigm shift in pest management, emphasizing the importance of understanding the ecological balance and utilizing natural resources to mitigate threats to our food supply. This book will provide valuable insights to farmers, policymakers, and anyone concerned about the future of agriculture. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781332346622_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: On the Control of Cereal and Forage Crop Pests (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332346626
• ISBN 13: 9781332346622
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Agriculture

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Synopsis

Practical pest control for cereal and forage crops using heat and poultry .

This edition presents field-tested ideas for reducing insect damage with safe, non-toxic methods that keep crops moving from planting to harvest.

The material focuses on using a hot air blast or torch systems to target a range of pests, from thrips on wheat to sucking insects like grain aphis. It also argues for integrating poultry patrols to curb vagrant populations and to help manage pests that hibernate in field margins and surrounding areas. The approach emphasizes practicality, cost considerations, and adapting tools to different crops and climates.

• Heat-based control: how a hot air blast can reach insects on growing plants and destroy fungal spores.
• Poultry as a control agent: using flocks to patrol fields, attack adults, and reduce pest numbers in surrounding ground and borders.
• Patch and edge strategies: concentrating efforts where pests gather to minimize crop impact.
• Specific pests covered: thrips on grain crops, grain bugs, and related sucking insects, with practical considerations for timing and deployment.

Ideal for readers seeking a historical, field-ready perspective on agronomic pest management that centers on labor-saving, heat-based tools and livestock integration.