Author : John Alexander Armstrong
Publisher : Canadian Government Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 756 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Forest Insect Pests in Canada by : John Alexander Armstrong
Download or read book Forest Insect Pests in Canada written by John Alexander Armstrong and published by Canadian Government Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 756 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The papers presented in this book cover the range of forest insect pest management activities in Canada. The first section contains papers on the current status of insect pests by region, including data on insect populations and extent of defoliation caused by the insect. The next section covers pest management technology, including the use of insecticides, insect viruses, fungal pathogens, growth regulators, antifeedants, pheromones, natural predators, and aerial spraying. The third section contains papers on the application of technology and equipment for forest pest control, and includes papers on the impacts of insecticides on the forest environment. The fourth section describes operational control programs by province. The final paper presents future strategies for the management of forest pests. An author index is included.
