Agriculture & Environment Series Insect Pest Management: Techniques for Environmental Protection, (Hardcover)

Insect Pest Management presents a balanced overview of environmentally safe and ecologically sound practices for managing insects. This book covers specific ecological measures, environmentally acceptable physical control measures, use of chemical pesticides, and a detailed account of agronomic and other cultural practices. It also discusses integrated pest management, biological control, and legal and legislative issues. This volume approaches the subject in a systematic and comprehensive manner and serves as a useful resource for professionals in the fields of entomology, agronomy, horticulture, ecology, and environmental sciences.