The Colorado Potato Beetle: Leptinotarsa Decemlineata Say (1907)

The Colorado Potato Beetle: Leptinotarsa Decemlineata Say (1907) is a book written by Frank Hurlbut Chittenden. The book provides a detailed account of the Colorado potato beetle, which is a notorious pest that attacks potato plants. The book was published in 1907 and is considered a classic in the field of entomology.The book starts with a brief introduction to the Colorado potato beetle and its life cycle. It then goes on to describe the beetle's morphology, behavior, and distribution. The book also discusses the damage caused by the beetle to potato plants and the economic impact of this damage.The author then delves into the history of the beetle's invasion of North America and the measures that have been taken to control its spread. The book also covers the various methods of control that have been employed, including cultural, biological, and chemical methods.The book is written in a scientific style and includes numerous illustrations and photographs to aid in the understanding of the subject matter. It is a valuable resource for researchers, farmers, and anyone interested in the study of insects and pest control.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.