Natural Enemies of Insect Pests in Neotropical Agroecosystems
Natural Enemies of Insect Pests in Neotropical Agroecosystems

Author: Brígida Souza

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2019-12-18

Total Pages: 539

ISBN-13: 3030247333

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This book aims to address the importance of natural enemies and functional diversity for biological control in Neotropical agroecosystems. Several aspects related to the conservation of natural enemies, such as vegetation design and climate change, are discussed in Part 1 and the bioecology of several insects groups used in biological control in Latin America is presented in Part 2. Part 3 is devoted to mass production of natural enemies while Part 4 describes how these insects have been used to control of pests in major crops, forests, pasture, weeds and plant diseases. Lastly, Part 5 reports Latin-American experiences of integration of biological in pest management programs.

Natural Enemies Handbook
Natural Enemies Handbook

Author: Mary Louise Flint

Publisher: UCANR Publications

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 1879906376

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The Best-Ever Practical Guide to Biological Control. This book will help you find, identify, and use natural enemies to control pests in almost any agricultural crop, garden, or landscape. First use the handy Quick Guide feature to locate natural enemies. Then go to the main text for clear, detailed information. 180 high-quality color photographs and 140 expertly rendered drawings show hundreds of predators, parasites, and pathogens that attack pest insects, mites, nematodes, plant pathogens, and weeds. References, suppliers, and a comprehensive index make this an indispensable sourcebook for growers, pest control advisers, landscape professionals, home gardeners, and pest management teachers and students.

Ant-Plant Interactions
Ant-Plant Interactions

Author: Paulo S. Oliveira

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2017-08-17

Total Pages: 461

ISBN-13: 110715975X

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The first volume devoted to anthropogenic effects on interactions between ants and flowering plants, considered major parts of terrestrial ecosystems.

Natural Enemies
Natural Enemies

Author: Ann E. Hajek

Publisher:

Published: 2018-07-26

Total Pages: 455

ISBN-13: 1107668247

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Presents different strategies for biological control along with their ecological bases, using many examples from a diversity of ecosystems.

Conservation Biological Control
Conservation Biological Control

Author: Pedro A. Barbosa

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 1998-06-26

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 0080529801

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This volume is a comprehensive treatment of how the principles of ecology and conservation biology can be used to maximize biological control. Conservation Biological Control presents various means to modify or manipulate the environment to enhance the activities of natural enemies of pests. It establishes a conceptual link between ecology and the agricultural use of agents for biological control, and discusses both theoretical issues as well as practical management concerns. Certain to be interesting to ecologists and entomologists, this volume will also appeal to scientists, faculty, researchers and students interested in pest management, horticulture, plant sciences, and agriculture. Contains chapters by an international team of leading authorities Establishes a conceptual link between ecology and the agricultural use of agents for biological control Discusses both theoretical issues as well as practical management concerns Provides specific examples of how conservation principles are used to maximize the biological control of pests

Worldwide Predatory Insects in Agroecosystems
Worldwide Predatory Insects in Agroecosystems

Author: Kitherian Sahayaraj

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-11-29

Total Pages: 868

ISBN-13: 9819910005

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This book brings out the world record of various predatory insects and their role in pestiferous insect management in a safer manner. The main focus of the book is to address the ecological and environmentally safe methods of managing pests of various crops. The utilization of various types of chemical pesticides for our crop protection and food production leads to environmental concerns and health hazards to plants and animals. This book mainly focuses on the distribution and diversity of various predatory insects in different crops. It also sellout the bionomics, biological control potential at a laboratory, controlled fields and natural conditions. Moreover, mass production technology and environmental safety aspects are also highlighted in various chapters. This book is of interest and useful to undergraduates, post-graduates, research scholars and doctoral candidates, extension workers, and agricultural professionals, and also a valuable source of reference to the relevant researchers and students in the region.

Predators and Parasitoids
Predators and Parasitoids

Author: Opender Koul

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2003-03-13

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 0203302567

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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

Biodiversity and Insect Pests
Biodiversity and Insect Pests

Author: Geoff M. Gurr

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-05-29

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 0470656867

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Biodiversity offers great potential for managing insect pests. It provides resistance genes and anti-insect compounds; a huge range of predatory and parasitic natural enemies of pests; and community ecology-level effects operating at the local and landscape scales to check pest build-up. This book brings together world leaders in theoretical, methodological and applied aspects to provide a comprehensive treatment of this fast-moving field. Chapter authors from Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia and the Americas ensure a truly international scope. Topics range from scientific principles, innovative research methods, ecological economics and effective communication to farmers, as well as case studies of successful use of biodiversity-based pest management some of which extend over millions of hectares or are enshrined as government policy. Written to be accessible to advanced undergraduates whilst also stimulating the seasoned researcher, this work will help unlock the power of biodiversity to deliver sustainable insect pest management. Visit www.wiley.com/go/gurr/biodiversity to access the artwork from the book.

Development and Commercialization of Biopesticides
Development and Commercialization of Biopesticides

Author: Opender Koul

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2023-03-23

Total Pages: 470

ISBN-13: 0323952917

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Development and Commercialization of Biopesticides: Costs and Benefits provides a uniquely comprehensive view of the commercial production of biopesticides, from research to application, featuring case studies in various developed and developing countries of the world. The book offers guidance for future strategies to researchers, along with considerations for the industry’s economic concerns, i.e., costs and benefits compared to conventional pesticides, future perspectives for application strategies, bioavailability and environmental safety, and impacts on intellectual property issues during commercialization. Finally, the book covers why the development of this industry must be strategic, comprehensive and forward-looking in order to be an accepted, safe and sustainable. There is no doubt that biopesticides are now in large-scale use, and a variety of novel techniques have been used to improve or modify existing biopesticides, which will further accelerate their development. Presents case-studies of commercial biopesticide programs in developed and developing countries Provides insights into the risks and rewards of biopesticide production Enables realistic assessments and guides readers through steps from research to regulation