Use of Microbes for Control and Eradication of Invasive Arthropods

Ann E. Hajek

ISBN 10: 1402085591 / ISBN 13: 9781402085598

Published by Springer, New York, NY, U.S.A., 2008

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ex-lib w/usual markings, VERY GOOD hardcover, no marks in text, tight binding; a clean, very gently used copy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Use of Microbes for Control and Eradication of Invasive Arthropods
• Publisher: Springer, New York, NY, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1402085591
• ISBN 13: 9781402085598
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Ex-Library
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

This is a diverse presentation about the use of arthropod-specific pathogens for control and eradication of invasive arthropod species. Basic concepts supporting use of pathogens for microbial control are covered as well as societal and environmental concerns.

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This book offers a diverse presentation about use of arthropod-specific pathogens for control and eradication of invasive arthropod species. Basic concepts supporting use of pathogens for microbial control are covered as well as societal and environmental concerns. The major functional issues faced when utilizing pathogens for control of invasive arthropods are discussed in the context of case studies. The majority of the book is composed of chapters describing different invasive species that have been targeted with entomopathogens for control, using diverse strategies, in many cases with excellent results. These examples cover urban, agricultural and forestry situations, providing an overview of the issues that use of insect pathogens can present.