Biological Control Of Insect Pests And Weeds

Author : Roy van Driesche
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444300415
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Control of Pests and Weeds by Natural Enemies written by Roy van Driesche and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-01-26 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biological control – utilizing a population of natural enemies to seasonally or permanently suppress pests – is not a new concept. The cottony cushion scale, which nearly destroyed the citrus industry of California, was controlled by an introduced predatory insect in the 1880s. Accelerated invasions by insects and spread of weedy non-native plants in the last century have increased the need for the use of biological control. Use of carefully chosen natural enemies has become a major tool for the protection of natural ecosystems, biodiversity and agricultural and urban environments. This book offers a multifaceted yet integrated discussion on two major applications of biological control: permanent control of invasive insects and plants at the landscape level and temporary suppression of both native and exotic pests in farms, tree plantations, and greenhouses. Written by leading international experts in the field, the text discusses control of invasive species and the role of natural enemies in pest management. This book is essential reading for courses on Invasive Species, Pest Management, and Crop Protection. It is an invaluable reference book for biocontrol professionals, restorationists, agriculturalists, and wildlife biologists. Further information and resources can be found on the Editor’s own website at: www.invasiveforestinsectandweedbiocontrol.info/index.htm

Author : Daniel L. Mahr
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biological Control of Insects and Mites written by Daniel L. Mahr and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biological control?the use of beneficial organisms to control pests?represents a safe, effective, and economical alternative to the use of pesticides.Successful biological control relies on knowledge of pests and their natural enemies. This handsome publication covers basic biological information, supplies examples from common groups of insect predators, parasitic insects, nematodes, and insect pathogens.Learn how to enhance the effectiveness of natural enemies, what to know when ordering natural enemies, how to handle shipments, and how to assess the costs and feasibility of using natural enemies.Includes an extensive list of natural enemies organized by crop, a handy identification key of common natural enemies, and a list of resources for additional information.

Author : Paul DeBach
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 944 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biological Control of Insect Pests and Weeds written by Paul DeBach and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 944 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The scope of biological control; The historical development of biological control; The ecological basis of biological control; Biology and systematics; The introduction, culture, and establishment programme; The conservation and augmentation of natural enemies; Insect pathology; Biological control of weeds.

Author : George E. Heimpel
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521845149
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biological Control written by George E. Heimpel and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-04-03 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book enhances our understanding of biological control, integrating historical analysis, theoretical models and case studies in an ecological framework.

Author : Paul DeBach
Publisher : CUP Archive
ISBN 13 : 9780521391917
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biological Control by Natural Enemies written by Paul DeBach and published by CUP Archive. This book was released on 1991-06-27 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise account examining the historical background of biological control.

Author : Opender Koul
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0203302567
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Predators and Parasitoids written by Opender Koul and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-03-13 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Their natural enemies largely determine the population size and dynamic behavior of many plant-eating insects. Any reduction in enemy number can result in an insect outbreak. Applied biological control is thus one strategy for restoring functional biodiversity in many agroecosystems. Predators and Parasitoids addresses the role of natural enemies i

Author : Ann E. Hajek
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521653855
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Natural Enemies written by Ann E. Hajek and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004-02-12 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description

Author : A.P. Gutierrez
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1475791623
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Biological Control written by A.P. Gutierrez and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is a revision of Biological Control by R. van den Bosch and P. S. Messenger, originally published by Intext Publishers. In the revision, I have attempted to keep the original theme, and to update it with current research findings and new chapters or sections on insect pathology, microbial control of weeds and plant pathogens, population dynamics, integrated pest management, and economics. The book was written as an undergraduate text, and not as a complete review of the subject area. Various more comprehen sive volumes have been written to serve as handbooks for the experts. This book is designed to provide a concise overview of the complex and valuable field of biological control and to show the relationships to the developing concepts of integrated pest management. Population regulation of pests by natural enemies is the major theme of the book, but other biological methods of pest control are also discussed. The chapter on population dynamics assumes a precalculus-level knowledge of mathematics. Author names of species are listed only once in the text, but all are listed in the Appendix. Any errors or omissions in this volume are my sole responsibility. A. P. Gutierrez Professor of Entomology Division of Biological Control University of California, Berkeley vii Acknowledgments Very special thanks must be given to my colleagues, Professors C. B. Huffaker and L. E. Caltagirone, for the very thorough review they provided and for the many positive suggestions they gave. Dr.

Author : R. D. Gautam
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789383491940
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Classical Biological Control written by R. D. Gautam and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Mary Louise Flint
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520218017
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Natural Enemies Handbook written by Mary Louise Flint and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Project."