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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines three detailed studies conducted from 2009 to 2011 on the codlin moth population in Michigan. The first, a seasonal history study, was conducted by R. W. Braucher and encompasses the insect's emergence, growth, and developmental periods, including a breakdown of the distinctive behaviors between generations and broods. The second and third studies, also seasonal history studies, were conducted by the author and E. R. van Leeuwen and duplicate specific experiments conducted in the first study to present the most accurate averages for the time of occurrence and duration of the codling moth's various life stages, from the egg through wintering larvae, to its development into a moth and the beginning of the cycle anew. This book is an essential resource for fruit growers, agricultural researchers, and entomologists seeking detailed information about the life cycle and behavior of the codling moth. 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.