The Locust Plague in the United States: Being More Particularly a Treatise on the Rocky Mountain Locust or So-called Grasshopper, as it Occurs East of

In this seminal work, Charles V. Riley takes a scientific approach to studying the devastating effects of the locust plague on the American Midwest in the late 19th century. Drawing on his own extensive research and experiments, as well as insights from contemporary scientists and farmers, Riley offers practical, evidence-based recommendations for controlling the grasshopper population. Despite its technical subject matter, Riley's writing is accessible and engaging, making this a must-read for anyone interested in the history of entomology and agricultural science.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 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.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.