The Artificial Use of the Brown-Tail Fungus in Massachusetts - Alden True Speare - Bog

Written by Alden True Speare, this book explores the use of the brown-tail fungus as a natural pesticide for the gypsy caterpillar, an invasive species that causes damage to forests and landscapes. Speare offers practical suggestions for private experimentation with the fungus, as well as a brief note on a fungous disease that affects the gypsy caterpillar. This book is a fascinating study of the potential for natural solutions to ecological problems.
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