Entomology and Pest Management (3rd Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (505 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 013780024X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 688 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The Second Edition's coverage reflects the latest developments in the field, featuring the most up-to-date information available. The author's goal is to promote improved pest control skills and an enhanced appreciation of insects and their role in our environment. . From the Publisher Entomology and Pest Management, Second Edition combines elements of general entomology and modern principles of insect pest management
Four Stars Amazon Customer Good book. javad karimi said ALL NEEDS of a PLANT PROTECTION&ENTOMOLOGIY is AVAILABLE. 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 Agric. Good Introduction to Entomology 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 und
*Contains stand-alone treatments of both insect sampling and decision making *Presents examples of successful insect pest management programs in the context of diverse commodities. *Emphasizes both theory (the major elements of general entomology) and practice (modern principles of pest management) throughout. *Features a novel treatment of pest management practice that draws analogies with human medicine. *Highlights new terms and important comments in boldface type for quick-reference.. *Features a unique chapter on Ecological Backlash that discusses why pest programs fail. *Offers an ecological approach that discusses pest management topics as aspects of applied ecology, and presents solutions to pest problems with regard to environmental quality, profitability, and durability. Ideal for stu