Natural Enemies Of The Fruit Fly

Originally published in 1914, this pioneering work is a comprehensive study of the parasites and predators that prey on the fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata), a major agricultural pest. It includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of dozens of species of wasps, flies, beetles, and other insects that attack the fruit fly at various stages of its life cycle. The book also includes practical advice for fruit growers on how to encourage natural enemies and control the fruit fly population.

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