Entomology and Pest Management

Name: Entomology and Pest Management
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ISBN: 9780135132951

ISBN-10: 0135132959

ISBN-13: 9780135132951

Edition: 6th 2009

Authors: Larry P. Pedigo, Marlin Rice

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Completely updated in a new edition, this book remains ideal for anbsp;reader with little or no background in entomology and those who cannot spend the time to take both a general entomology course and an applied course. Thisnbsp;combines, in a single volume, general principles of entomology and modern principles of insect pest management, including factual details and specific examples.Features up-to-date coverage on environmentally sound insecticides; the Transgenic plant controversy; Pest management systems; Newly released and recently discontinued products and updated insecticides; Current government regulations and labeling of microbial pesticides, plant pesticides and biochemical…

Book details

List price: $155.60
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 6/27/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 816
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.542
Language: English




Introduction



Insect Structures and Life Processes



Insect Classification



The Insect Life Cycle



Insect Ecology



Surveillance and Sampling



Economic Decision Levels for Pest Populations



Pest Management Theory



Management with Natural Enemies and Other Biological Agents



Ecological Management of the Crop Environment



Conventional Insecticides for Management



Biopesticides for Management



Managing Insects with Resistant Plants



Management by Modifying Insect Development and Behavior



Sterile-Insect Technique and Other Pest Genetic Tactics



The Practice of Insect Pest Management



Managing Ecological Backlash



Insect Pest Management Case Histories



Key to the Orders of Hexapoda



List of Some Insects and Related Species Alphabetized by Common Name



World Wide Web Sites of Entomological Resources


Glossary