Isbn: 9781333156190 - report of observations of attack of turnip fly in 1881 (classic reprint) (4 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This fascinating book collates observations made in 1881 regarding the impact of the Turnip Fly (today known as the Cabbage Flea Beetle), a pest devastating to Turnip and Swede crops in England and Scotland. Drawing from observations by farmers and scientists from the time, the author explores the extent of the issue, the damage caused, and the impact on agriculture. Alongside insightful notes on observing the pest and its habits, the author includes a wealth of practical advice and remedies, some of which are still used today. The information within is valuable to farmers and agriculturalists dealing with Turnip Fly infestations, and also to anyone interested in the history of agricultural pest control. 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.…