Product Description
by A. M. Massee (Author)
This vintage book is a detailed guide to the pests of fruit and hops, with information on moths, aphides, spiders, mites, and other common pests. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable tips, this volume constitutes a must-have for those occupied in the production of fruits of hops, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: "Apple Blossom Weevil", "Control Measures", "Winter Moths", "Wingless Females", "Life History", "Leaf, Blossom and Fruit Damage", "Control Measures", "Grease Bands", "Control by Stomach Poisons and Ovicides", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing "Pests of Fruit and Hops" now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.