Field Crop Arthropod Pests of Economic Importance
- Author : Peter A. Edde
- Publisher : Academic Press
- Release Date : 2021-09-15
- Genre: Technology & Engineering
- Pages : 1024
- ISBN 10 : 0128186216
- Total Read : 69
- File Size : 7,8 Mb
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Field Crop Arthropod Pests of Economic Importance Summary:
Field Crop Arthropod Pests of Economic Importance presents details on the bioecology of important arthropod pests of selected field crops grown in most parts of the world. It provides key information on crops that are attacked and includes factors favouring crop growth and development. Management options for insect pest control on crops include biological, cultural, and chemical methods. However, agricultural crops provide food to a wide range of insect pests throughout the year, which makes it difficult to find a simple solution for insect pest control in most cropping systems. A whole-farm approach or integrated pest management combines cultural, natural, and chemical controls to maintain insect pest populations below levels that cause economic damage to the crop. However, accurate species identification and thorough knowledge of the biology and ecology of the target organism is important. Integration and effective use of various control components is often enhanced when the target organism is correctly identified, and its biology and ecology are known. Students and professionals in agronomy and economic entomology will find this book a valuable learning aid and resource tool. Includes insect synonyms, common names, and geographic distribution Provides information on natural enemies Thoroughly referenced for future research
