This special edition of 'The Avocado: Its Insect Enemies and How to Combat Them' was written by the USDA, and first published in 1922. It is also known as 'Farmers' Bulletin 1261.' The book features three main sections - All Varieties of Avocado Subject to Insect Attack, Injurious Insects of the Avocado in Florida, and Foreign Insect Enemies of the Avocado. The book is geared toward growing Avocados in Florida. Some of the insect pests discussed are Dictyospermum, Avocado White Fly, Blossom Anomala, Avocado Lace-Bug, and Avocado Red Spider, among others. A super-short, fast read and an essential old book on dealing with potential insect infestation of your Avocado crop. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.