Use of Microbes for Control and Eradication of Invasive Arthropods

Ann Hajek (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 9048179106 / ISBN 13: 9789048179107

Published by Springer Netherland, 2010

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Use of Microbes for Control and Eradication of Invasive Arthropods | Ann Hajek (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | xvi | Englisch | 2010 | Springer Netherland | EAN 9789048179107 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Use of Microbes for Control and Eradication of Invasive Arthropods
• Publisher: Springer Netherland
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9048179106
• ISBN 13: 9789048179107
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 155H x 21D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 155 millimeters height by 21 millimeters depth
• Weight: 581 grams
• 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.