Lacewings in the Crop Environment
Editorial Reviews
Review
"Present and future workers are alerted to important issues awaiting resolution...agriculture is clearly demonstrated without fanfare. The work is current, well referenced, and relevant to those interested in neuropterans and in interdisciplinary investigations contributing to agriculture." Choice Jan 2002
"In the Preface, the editors stated that the book was a team effort. In my view, they did excellent work and they achieved high standards. My overall judgement of Lacewings in the Crop Environment is very positive. The book has no competitor on the market and will appeal to biocontrol specialists and practioners." Bulletin of the Entomological Society of Canada
Book Description
Lacewings are predatory insects that attack and kill large numbers of insect pests. Lacewings in the Crop Environment addresses both the theoretical and practical aspects of lacewing biology and their use in crop protection. After beginning with a section on lacewing systematics and ecology, the book reviews lacewings as predators in a wide variety of commercially important crops and examines the principles of using lacewings in pest control. The possible impact of genetically modified crops on lacewing populations is also discussed. Finally, a fascinating array of case studies of lacewing use in many crops from around the world is presented, and future uses of lacewings speculated upon. This essential and practical handbook will appeal to students, researchers of biological control, integrated pest management and agricultural science, and field workers using lacewings in pest management programs worldwide.
Lacewings in the Crop Environment
Lacewings in the Crop Environment,Peter K. McEwen,Tim R. New,Andrew E. Whittington,Cambridge University Press,0521772176,Agricultural pests,Agriculture - Agronomy,Agriculture - General,Biological control,Lacewings,Life Sciences - Zoology - Entomology,Life Sciences - Zoology - General,Pest Control In Field Crops,Science/Mathematics,Technology,Technology & Industrial Arts,Insects (entomology),Pest control,Science / Life Sciences / Zoology / Invertebrates
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