Synopsis
Ecological engineering is about manipulating farm habits, making them less favourable for pests and attracting beneficial insects. The ecological approach may be safer and more sustainable than its controversial cousin, genetic engineering. This book brings together contributions from international leaders in habitat manipulation.
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Geoff M. Gurr is Associate Professor of Applied Ecology and Associate Dean (Research) at the University of Sydney Orange. Steve D. Wratten is Theme Leader, Biological Control, National Centre for Advanced Bio-Protection Technologies, Lincoln University, and Visiting Professor at the University of Sydney. Miguel A. Altieri is Professor of Insect Biology in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at the University of California Berkeley. David Pimentel is Professor of Insect Ecology and Agricultural Sciences at Cornell University and editor of the three-volume Handbook of Pest Management in Agriculture.
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Ecological engineering for pest management: advances in habitat manipulation for arthropods.
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