The Melon fly [Bactrocera Cucurbitae Coq.]

<p><i>The Melon Fly [Bactrocera Cucurbitae Coq.]</i> originally published in 1918 is a seminal work on one of the most destructive agricultural pests worldwide. Authored by Ernest Adna Back and Cyril Eugene Pemberton this detailed study provides an in-depth analysis of the melon fly (<i>Bactrocera cucurbitae</i>) covering its biology behavior and the methods for its control and eradication.</p><p>This book remains a valuable resource for entomologists agricultural scientists and anyone involved in pest management. Its historical significance lies in its early contribution to understanding and combating a pest that continues to impact agricultural economies globally. This edition preserves the original research and insights offering a unique perspective on the challenges and strategies of early 20th-century pest control.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>