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
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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 https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography/63432 811137995 agr12001024 10.5962/bhl.title.63432 LHL