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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the composition and efficacy of various insecticides and fungicides used in agriculture. Before the 1910s, there was little to no regulation of these substances, but the book's author, E.M. Bailey, explores the need for oversight and standardization in the industry to ensure the safety and effectiveness of pest control products. The author analyzes samples of various insecticides and fungicides, including Paris Green, lead arsenate, and Bordeaux mixture, comparing their chemical makeup to their stated properties and examining their strengths and weaknesses. This book's examination of the quality and composition of insecticides and fungicides would prove useful to farmers, agricultural scientists, and anyone interested in the history and development of pest control practices. 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.…