Entomology and Pest Management (4th Edition)

Ideal for readers with little or no background in entomology—and those who cannot spend the time to delve into both a general entomology volume and an applied book—this book combines, in a single volume—general principles of entomology and modern principles of insect pest management—including factual details and specific examples. Insect structures and life processes, insect classification and life cycle, insect ecology, surveillance and sampling, decision levels for pest populations, pest management theory, ecological management resistant plants, modifying insect development and behavior, sterile-insect techniques and other pest genetic tactics, managing ecological backlash and pest management case histories. For anyone interested in pest management and control.