Mealybugs and their Management in Agricultural and Horticultural crops

Mealybugs and their Management in Agricultural and Horticultural crops

Author: M. Mani

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-02-24

Total Pages: 647

ISBN-13: 8132226771

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This book is a compilation of information on all basic aspects of mealybugs, as well as management strategies for mealybug species affecting different crop plants in different countries. It highlights the latest information on morphology, cytogenetics, taxonomy, molecular characterization, biology, damage, ecology, natural enemies, ant association, control measures, insecticide resistance and pheromones – essential aspects which will equip researchers to pursue further research on mealybugs. The book examines current trends in the management of mealybugs for a variety of agricultural and horticultural crops, forest plants and mulberry in different countries, while also addressing the negative effects of chemical control methods and presenting success stories of mealybug control that utilize their natural enemies. It offers a valuable guide for crop growers, government officials and other stakeholders in the industry, as well as researchers and students engaged in related research and development activities.


Soft Scale Insects

Soft Scale Insects

Author:

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 1997-10-15

Total Pages: 477

ISBN-13: 0080541348

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This text presents an up-to-date account of the soft-scale insects, "Coccidae", and covers almost the entire spectrum of the knowledge of this insect family. It is divided into three sections, covering: soft scale insects; their natural enemies; and damage and control.


Smaller Orders of Insects of the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Smaller Orders of Insects of the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Author: Stewart B. Peck

Publisher: NRC Research Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9780660182841

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This is a synthesis of both previously published information and abundant new data derived from field studies on Galagos insects. The dynamics and patterns of the evolution, ecology and distribution of the entire insect fauna are presented in general. The core of the book is an account of the 495 species of insects in the smaller orders with detailed information on their distribution and bionomics.


Identifying British Insects and Arachnids

Identifying British Insects and Arachnids

Author: Peter Charles Barnard

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1999-04-15

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 9780521632416

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Essential guide to the specialist literature for the identification of British insects and arachnids.


Mealybugs of Central and South America

Mealybugs of Central and South America

Author: Douglas John Williams

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 652

ISBN-13:

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History (Background to the studey, scope of the work and collections studied); Economic importance; Morphology; Systematics (relationshisp and classification, definition of the family Pseudococcidae).