Insect Natural Enemies

M. A. Jervis

ISBN 10: 9401040095 / ISBN 13: 9789401040099

Published by Springer Netherlands Dez 2012, 2012

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Over the past three decades there has been a dramatic increase in theoretical and practical studies on insect natural enemies. The appeal of insect predators, and parasitoids in particular, as research animals derives from the relative ease with which many species may be cultured and experimented with in the laboratory, the simple life cycles of most parasitoids, and the increasing demand for biological pest control.There is now a massive literature on insect natural enemies, so there is a great need for a general text that the enquiring student or research worker can use in deciding on approaches and techniques that are appropriate to the study and evaluation of such insects. This book fulfils that demand. A considerably updated and expanded version of a previous best-seller, it is an account of major aspects of the biology of predators and parasitoids, punctuated with information and advice on which experiments or observations to conduct, and how to carry them out. Guidance is provided, where necessary, on the literature that may need to be consulted on particular topics.While researchers can now refer to several books on parasitoids and predators, Insects as Natural Enemies is unique in emphasising practicalities. It is aimed at students and professional working in universities and both government and commercial institutes in the fields of pest management, agriculture, horticulture and forestry. 504 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Insect Natural Enemies
• Publisher: Springer Netherlands Dez 2012
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9401040095
• ISBN 13: 9789401040099
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 246W x 189H x 28D millimeters 246 millimeters width by 189 millimeters height by 28 millimeters depth
• Weight: 965 grams

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Synopsis

Over the past three decades there has been a dramatic increase in theoretical and practical studies on insect natural enemies. This considerably updated and expanded version of a previous best-seller is an account of major aspects of the biology of predators and parasitoids, punctuated with information and advice on which experiments or observations to conduct, and how to carry them out. This book is unique among the many works on the subject, as a general text emphasizing practicalities and providing guidance on further literature.

Review

"I have already heard positive comments from lecturers and researchers who are getting into the habit of regularly reaching for their copy of Insect Natural Enemies, which I suspect may be destined to become a classic."  (Bulletin of Entomological Research)