Biological Control by Augmentation of Natural Enemies: Insect and Mite Control with Parasites and Predators (Environmental Science Research)

R. L. Ridgway; S. B. Vinson (editors)

ISBN 10: 0306363119 / ISBN 13: 9780306363115

Published by Plenum Publishing Corporation, 1977

About this Item

Hardcover in excellent condition: slight to mild exterior wear most noticeable at the spine ends (tiny 3mm tear at the bottom). Pages slightly age-yellowed with a slight pencil erasure on the title page. 480 unmarked pages. The green dust jacket is poor with edge chips and tears, yet is presentable in a new, clear, removeable mylar cover. [2.2 lbs] 480 p.

Seller Inventory # 080708

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Biological Control by Augmentation of Natural Enemies: Insect and Mite Control with Parasites and Predators (Environmental Science Research)
• Publisher: Plenum Publishing Corporation
• Publication Date: 1977
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0306363119
• ISBN 13: 9780306363115
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Poor
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Animals
  • Biology

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Synopsis

The protection of agricultural crops, forest, and man and his domestic animals from annoyance and damage by various kinds of pests remains a chronic problem. As we endeavor to improve pro­ duction processes and to develop more effective and acceptable tactics for achieving this protection, we must give high priority to all potentially useful techniques for the control and management of insects. Pest control is recognized as an acceptable and necessary part of modern agriculture. Methods employed vary greatly and tend to reflect compromises involving 3 determining factors: technological capability, economic feasibility, and social acceptability. How­ ever, these factors are also subject to change with time since each involves value judgments that are based on available information, cost, benefit considerations, the seriousness of the pest problem, and the political climate. Whatever method is chosen, energy resources continue to dwindle under the impact of increasing popu­ lation, and it is inevitable that greater reliance must be placed upon renewable resources in pest management. One alternative is the use of a pest management method that uses the energy of the pest's own biomass to fuel a self-perpetuating control system. The use of biological control agents for the control of pests has long been an integral part of the pest management strategy in crop production and forestry and in the protection of man and animals. The importance and unique advantages of the method are well recognized; numerous treatises deal with accomplishments and methodologies.