Common White Grubs (1913)

By John June Davis

Book Overview

Common White Grubs is a book written by John June Davis in 1913. The book is a comprehensive guide to the common white grubs that infest lawns, gardens, and agricultural fields. The author provides detailed information on the life cycle, behavior, and control of these pests.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of white grub biology and management. The first chapter provides an overview of white grubs and their impact on turfgrass and crops. The author then goes on to describe the different species of white grubs and their identification.Subsequent chapters focus on the life cycle of white grubs, including egg laying, hatching, larval development, pupation, and adult emergence. The author also discusses the behavior and feeding habits of white grubs, and their impact on plant growth and health.The final chapters of the book provide detailed information on white grub control, including cultural, biological, and chemical methods. The author emphasizes the importance of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, which combine multiple control methods to achieve the most effective and sustainable results.Overall, Common White Grubs is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding and managing these common pests. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, and is illustrated with numerous photographs and diagrams to aid in identification and understanding.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112018004X
• ISBN13: 9781120180049
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"