Excerpt from Spruce Budworm Control in Oregon and Washington, 1949-1956
During this period, control measure was known and none was considered necessary. The budworm was just another in'sect in the forests of Oregon and Washington.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book documents the history of the extensive aerial spraying operation launched to control a spruce budworm infestation in Oregon and Washington over seven years from 1949 - 1955. By region, this was the first major outbreak of the spruce budworm in Western America, with the first minor infestations recorded only in 1944. Delving into the technicalities of the crisis, the author presents detailed accounts of the aerial spraying program, from selecting safe and efficient insecticides to the challenges and techniques of large-scale aerial application. The author also emphasizes the collaboration between private landowners, state agencies, and the US Forest Service to find the most effective, cost-efficient methods to protect public and privately-owned forests infested with the devastating spruce budworm. Rich with data, this book offers a thorough scientific and historical account of this ecological event. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780366869954_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780366869954
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