A Manual of Dangerous Insects: Likely to Be Introduced in the United States Through Importations (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Essential guide to insects likely to hitchhike in imported crops
This field manual compiles dangerous insect species that could be introduced to the United States through shipments. It groups pests by crop and region, with concise descriptions, biology, and distribution notes to help readers recognize and assess risk.
The book covers a wide range of crops, from sugar cane and sweet potatoes to grapes, hazelnuts, hops, and hawthorn, outlining which insects are best known to affect each plant. Clear plates and figures illustrate adult insects, larvae, and key injuries, aiding quick identification in the field or storage.
- Learn which pests are considered most dangerous for specific crops
- See how each insect damages plants and where they are found
- Compare forms, life stages, and typical routes of spread
- Understand regional distributions and historical notes on introductions
Ideal for students, growers, and professionals needing a practical reference to guard crops against importing harmful insects and to plan quarantine or inspection steps.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the vast array of pests likely to enter the United States via imported plants, presenting the reader with comprehensive lists of dangerous nonnative insects that could pose substantial threats to domestic crops. With the global transfer of plant life having facilitated the spread of pests across continents and ecosystems, this book serves as a vital reference for professionals working in agricultural protection. The author has drawn from global literature to compile a list of the most concerning potential invasive insect species, which will aid greatly in preventing the entry of new pests and the further distribution of existing pests within the US. 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 # 9781331425694_0
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