Insect Notes for 1911 (Classic Reprint)

Oskar Augustus Johannsen, Edith Marion Patch

ISBN 10: 1390306712 / ISBN 13: 9781390306712

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book, a collection of miscellaneous notes from the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station, details entomological observations and insectary work conducted primarily in 1911. Included are brief accounts of numerous insects with particular focus on the spruce bud moth, the apple maggot, and a parasite of the brown tail moth. Also featured are in-depth studies of an elm leaf beetle and of wire worms and Pemphigus tessellata. The author provides unique insights into the life cycle and host plant record of Pemphigus tessellata, with a particular focus on its relationship with alder and maple. Through its meticulous documentation of insect behavior and ecology, this book serves as a valuable resource for entomologists and anyone interested in the study of insects in Maine. 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 # 9781390306712_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Insect Notes for 1911 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1390306712
• ISBN 13: 9781390306712
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fauna

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Synopsis

Practical field insights from Maine’s insect notes, with real results and practical ideas for pest control.

This edition compiles the work of early 20th‑century entomologists, presenting field observations, laboratory tests, and species accounts from Maine. It offers a window into how growers and researchers approached insect problems at the time and what methods were tested in real conditions.

This collection centers on practical experiments, crop management ideas, and the behavior of pests in local conditions. It covers the challenges of wire worms, the limits of common poisons, and the potential value of crop rotation and other cultural approaches in reducing damage. Readers will also encounter notes on a range of insects that affected orchards, fields, and stored goods, along with early notes on natural enemies and parasitic species.

• Learn how field trials tested coatings, baits, and soil amendments to control pests.
• See how crop rotation and alternative plantings were considered as part of pest management.
• Get a sense of the breadth of Maine entomology work, including orchard and crop pests, beneficials, and the spread of introduced natural enemies.
• Explore the way scientists documented insect life, damage, and preliminary control ideas in a historical context.

Ideal for readers of early agricultural science, farmers, and students who want a window into historic pest management and entomology notes from Maine.