Entomology and Pest Management [Hardcover]

Larry P. Pedigo (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0133735311 | ISBN-13: 978-0133735314 | Publication Date: November 1995 | Edition: 2nd

This edition covers recent changes and governmental regulation in the pesticide industry and describes the current status of pest management tools and alternatives to pesticides, particularly important topics due to the growing concern for food safety.

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Entomology and Pest Management, Second Edition combines elements of general entomology and modern principles of insect pest management. The author's goal is to promote improved pest control skills and an enhanced appreciation of insects and their role in our environment. The Second Edition's coverage reflects the latest developments in the field, featuring the most up-to-date information available.

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Key Benefit: This book combines elements of general entomology and modern principles of insect pest management to promote improved pest control skills and an enhanced appreciation of insects and their role in our environment. Key Topics: The Second Edition's coverage reflects the latest developments in the field, featuring the most up-to-date information available on governmental regulation in the pesticide industry, the current status of pest management tools and alternatives to pesticides, new philosophies on integrating management tactics into the overall pest management program, environmental economic thresholds and environmental costs in the decision-making process, and biotechnology and its role in developing resistant plants and biological controls.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 672 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div; 2nd edition (November 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0133735311
• ISBN-13: 978-0133735314
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,688,701 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Introduction to Entomology, August 27, 2001

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Matt Grieshop (Manhattan, Kansas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Entomology and Pest Management (3rd Edition) (Hardcover)

Dr. Pedigo's book is one of the better general entomology/ pest management textbooks that I have read. It is written in an understandable format and provides a good introduction to the structure, function, taxonomy, and applied ecology of insects. This volume is most appropriate for the undergraduate student interested in entomology although it would also be a handy addition to a graduate student's library as well. As with many introductory entomology textbooks, the taxonomic keys are very limited. I would recommend Borror, Triplehorn, and Johnson's: An introduction to the study of insects to anyone who desires a book with a good set of taxonomic keys.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, September 12, 2009

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Lisa M. Maddox - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Entomology and Pest Management (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

The book is great! Just got a test back on Friday and made a 97 on it! I was the highest grade in the class so the book is right on with its information. Thanks!

5.0 out of 5 stars ALL NEEDS of a PLANT PROTECTION&ENTOMOLOGIY is AVAILABLE, December 9, 2002

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javad karimi ((Karaj) ,Tehran,Iran) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Entomology and Pest Management (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

I would be most appreciate to informe that "ENTOMOLOGY AND PEST MANAGEMENT" has been used as a comrehensive text for three courses in dep. of plant protection,fac. of agriculture,Zabol university,Iran by me,Ph.D OF entomology and faculty member of Zabol University&Gorgan University of Agriculture.Third edition of this book has translated to Persian(in press) and Unfortunatly this new edition of book not available in Iran and many difficulties are in Iran for book buying.I am waiting and expecting to recieve preforma or other information to having this book impatiencly&eagerly. with best regard Javad Karimi(Dep. of Plant Protection;Fac. of Agriculture,Tehran University,Karaj,Iran)