The rice water-weevil and methods for its control. (Lissorhoptrus simplex Say)
Tucker, Elbert Stephen.
1867-1921
creator
United States. Bureau of Entomology.
contributor
United States. Department of Agriculture.
contributor
text
book
Washington, D.C
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Bureau of Entomology
1912
1912
ENG
Caption title
Circular No. 152.
"Issued July 10, 1912."
At head of title: United States Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Entomology.
Economic importance. pp. 1.
Historical account and distribution -- Descriptions of stages. pp. 3.
Life history -- Semiaquatic habits. pp. 4.
Food plants. pp. 5.
Appearance of adults in rice fields -- Nature of attacks by adults. pp. 6.
Mating and oviposition. pp. 7.
Nature of attacks by larvae. pp. 8.
Development of stages. pp. 9.
Seasonal history and generations. pp. 10.
Hibernation. pp. 11.
Natural enemies -- Methods of control -- Draining of the fields. pp. 12.
Effects of early, delayed, and late flooding -- Effects of alternate flooding and drying. pp. 16.
Use of fertilizers and application of lime. pp. 17.
Use of trap lights for adults -- Suggestions for protective treatment -- Poisoning adults. pp. 18.
General management -- Summary. pp. 19.
Agricultural pests
Control
Rice water weevil
Circular (United States. Bureau of Entomology), no. 152
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