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Academic & Professional Books  Insects & other Invertebrates  Insects  Economic Entomology

The Economic Importance of Insects

Textbook
By: DS Hill
395 pages, Figs, tabs
Publisher: Chapman & Hall
The Economic Importance of Insects
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  • The Economic Importance of Insects ISBN: 9780412498008 Hardback Dec 1996 Not in stock: Usually dispatched within 1 week
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About this book

Presents a broad look at insects and their relationships to humans and human activities. The entire field of applied entomology is covered and both insect and mite pests are presented in medical, veterinary, domestic and agricultural contexts. The many benefits of insects to humans are also emphasized, especially their value as plant pollinators and as biocontrol agents which keep so many pest populations suppressed.

Contents

Beneficial aspects: pollination; apiculture; sericulture; insect farming; natural control of pests; biological control of pests; insects in natural food webs; insects as human food; miscellaneous. Pest definitions: definintions; development of pest status. Damage done by Insecta and Acarina: indirect damage; direct damage; host vulnerability; damage assessment. Harmful insects: medical pests; veterinary pests; household and stored products pests; agricultural pests; forestry pests. Insect pest control: legislation; physical methods; cultural control; breeding/genetic methods; biological control (biocontrol).

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Textbook
By: DS Hill
395 pages, Figs, tabs
Publisher: Chapman & Hall
Media reviews
An excellent text and reference book for students and entomologists and natural historians.' ASLIB Book Guide
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