Insect Pest Management: Techniques for Environmental Protection
Insect pest control continues to be a challenge for agricultural
producers and researchers. Insect resistance to commonly used pesticides
and the removal of toxic pesticides from the market have taken their
toll on the ability of agricultural producers to produce high quality,
pest-free crops within economical means. In addition to this, they must
not endanger their workers or the environment.We depend on agriculture
for food, feed, and fiber, making it an essential part of our economy.
Many people take agriculture for granted while voicing concern over
adverse effects of agricultural production practices on the environment.
Insect Pest Management presents a balanced overview of environmentally
safe and ecologically sound practices for managing insects.
This book covers specific ecological measures, environmentally acceptable physical control measures, use of chemical pesticides, and a detailed account of agronomic and other cultural practices. It also includes a chapter on state-of-the-art integrated pest management based, a section on biological control, and lastly a section devoted to legal and legislative issues.Insect Pest Management approaches its subject in a systematic and comprehensive manner.
This book covers specific ecological measures, environmentally acceptable physical control measures, use of chemical pesticides, and a detailed account of agronomic and other cultural practices. It also includes a chapter on state-of-the-art integrated pest management based, a section on biological control, and lastly a section devoted to legal and legislative issues.Insect Pest Management approaches its subject in a systematic and comprehensive manner.
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