Introduction to Insect Pest Management (Environmental Science and Technology)

Introduction to Insect Pest Management (Environmental Science and Technology)

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Book Description
Contributed papers by experts in the field detail how to put integrated pest management to work. Presents the philosophy and practice, ecological and economic background as well as strategies and techniques including not only the use of chemical pesticides but also biological, genetic and cultural methods to manage the harm done by insect pests. Covers such key crops as cotton, corn, apples and forage. This edition reports important advances of the last decade including an increased environmental and ecological awareness and a trend toward lower chemical pesticide use. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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First comprehensive textbook of integrated management of insect pests. Presents the student with techniques of applied ecology together with strategies for their successful application to insect control. DLC: Insect pests - Control. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Introduction to Insect Pest Management (Environmental Science and Technology),Robert Lee Metcalf,John Wiley & Sons,0471085472,Agriculture & Animal Husbandry - General,Agriculture - General,Control,General,Insect pests,Pest Control In Field Crops,Reference,Botany & plant sciences

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