In-Storage Treatments for the Protection of Farmers Stock Peanuts From Insect

Delmon William la Hue, B. W. Clements Jr.

ISBN 10: 139033385X / ISBN 13: 9781390333855

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book explores protective treatments against insect infestation in stored peanuts from the 1950s to late 1950s. The author examines methods used to prevent insects, such as the Indian-meal moth and various beetles, from damaging peanuts during storage. The book discusses the effectiveness of using dusts and sprays containing various insecticides such as lindane, methoxychlor, pyrethrum, and ryania. It also includes data on the toxicity of these insecticides to the insects and the resulting damage to the peanuts. The book provides valuable insights into the early development of insect control methods in stored peanuts and highlights the importance of ongoing research in this area to ensure the quality and safety of stored food products. 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 # 9781390333855_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: In-Storage Treatments for the Protection of Farmers Stock Peanuts From Insect
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 139033385X
• ISBN 13: 9781390333855
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • General Engineering

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Synopsis

Protect stored peanuts from insect damage with proven surface and protective treatments.

This edition summarizes exploratory studies on treating bulk farmers stock peanuts to prevent insect infestation during storage. Conducted in Georgia between 1952 and 1958, it compares surface treatments and full-lot protective treatments using several insecticides to guard against moths and beetles.

• Learn which materials were tested (lindane, methoxychlor, synergized pyrethrum, and ryania) and how they were applied
• See how surface applications compare with protective treatments in warehouses and bins
• Understand how effectiveness was measured, including kernel damage, insect counts, and emergence
• Get practical insights on residue considerations and long-term protection in storage

Ideal for readers involved in peanut farming, warehouse storage, and postharvest insect management who want data-driven approaches to reduce losses during storage.