"The collective information is a very useful introduction to a complex discipline, and every reader is likely to learn something new from the great variety of information included. Many students are likely to appreciate the author's efforts to encompass such a large array of material within such a concise and affordable book." T.R. New, Department of Zoology, La Trobe University, Australia
"The book successfully consolidates information from diverse sources for student use. Recommended." Choice
"Professionals, practitioners and educators interested in pest control applications relative to sustainable and organic agriculture should find this book of great interest." Journal of Sustainable Agriculture
"Author J.R.M. Thacker has successfully melded a wide range of material, often dispersed across numerous sources, into a single, highly readable...text." IPM News
"The book does exactly what it says on the cover, and does it well: it provides a solid introduction to arthropod pest control that will be of great use to those starting out in this field." Journal of Agricultural Science
Product Description
Arthropod pests cause huge annual losses in global crop production and transmit a number of infectious diseases. The control of such pests is therefore of the utmost importance. This text provides an up-to-date, detailed overview of current approaches including chemical pest control, the use of biological and biorational control agents, and the latest developments in biotechnology. While an introductory text for students in the fields of pest control, entomology, crop protection, and agricultural and environmental sciences, the volume is also aimed at professional pest control practitioners and government employees in extension services.
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