Fundamentals of Entomology A Faculty Manual

About this book

This book is a one-stop resource for teaching entomology at undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as for training field entomologists. It addresses current knowledge gaps in all areas of insect science relevant to university teaching and the development of practical skills in various fields of applied entomology. The book is based on the results of original work accumulated over the last two decades and written by experts in various fields of entomology who are currently engaged in teaching and field-based entomology research work in various higher education and research institutions.

As new discoveries continue to expand in the field, there is an increasing need for a regularly updated and comprehensive reference material. This book meets that need by synthesising contemporary developments and presenting them in a clear, accessible manner suitable for teaching and applied research.

This book will serve as a handy reference for university students, lecturers, researchers, and other entomology enthusiasts in universities and research institutions that teach and research entomology in Africa and worldwide.

Contents

Chapter 1. Introductory Entomology
Chapter 2. Insect Biology, Ecology and Behaviour
Chapter 3. Insect Pathology
Chapter 4. Contemporary Tools and Techniques for Biosystematics and Population Dynamics in Entomology
Chapter 5. Management of arthropod pests on crops
Chapter 6. Management of Insect and Other Arthropod Parasites and Vectors of human diseases
Chapter 7. Forest Insect Pests and Their Management
Chapter 8. Management of Stored-Product Arthropod Pests
Chapter 9. Pesticides Application Technology and Safety
Chapter 10. Insect as Food, Feed and Sources of Biofertiliser
Chapter 11. Sericulture practices, Challenges, and Future Prospects, with a focus in Africa
Chapter 12. Apiculture and Meliponiculture Development in Africa
Chapter 13. Forensic Entomology

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Biography

James Peter Egonyu is currently an Associate Professor of Agricultural Entomology in the Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Sciences at Busitema University, Uganda. His work focuses on teaching, research and community outreach in his area of specialisation. Previously, James served as a Research Scientist at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) (2019-2023); Lecturer (Entomology and Research Methods) at Makerere University, Uganda (2016-2019); Research Officer (Crop Entomologist) at the National Coffee Research Institute, Uganda (2008-2015); and Agricultural Inspector at the Uganda's Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (2005-2008).

Abdullahi Ahmed Yusuf is a Full Professor at the Department of Zoology and Entomology, University of Pretoria. He does research in chemical and behavioural ecology, population genetics and conservation with a focus on social insects (honey bees, ants and termites), insect vectors and pests. He also has interests in plant-insect interactions, Integrated Pest Management, development and applications of analytical methods and sustainable rearing of edible insects. He has co-authored 120 peer-reviewed articles, eight book chapters and is an Associated Editor for the Journal of Pest Management Science, Royal Society Open Science, Scientific Reports, PloS Neglected Tropical Diseases, African Entomology, International Journal of Tropical Insect Sciences, and Frontiers in Insect Sciences.

Anne M. Akol is an Associate Professor of Entomology at the College of Natural Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda. She is an experienced instructor and researcher in entomology with interests in plant-insect interactions, insect pest management, beekeeping, pollination ecology and science communication. She has co-authored 25 peer-reviewed journal articles, two book chapters, and two biodiversity datasets.