Introduction to Insect Pest ManagementRobert L. Metcalf, William H. Luckmann An integrated survey of the biological background, principles, and methods of insect pest management, presenting representative papers by leaders in the field. Stresses insect problems in agriculture, providing examples of developing programs and techniques in the modeling, analysis, and use of insect pest management. Topics covered include plant resistance, parasitoids, and the function of diseases and insecticides in pest management. Provides extensive references and numerous practical examples of pest management usage. |
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The PestManagement Concept | 1 |
Ecological Aspects of Pest Management | 33 |
The Economics of Pest Management 69 | 69 |
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