Biological Control /

This text provides readers with an in-depth exploration of how biological control functions and how it can be safely employed to solve pest problems and enhance nature conservation. It covers the principles behind biological control techniques and their implementation, and incorporates practical exa...

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Main Author: Driesche, Roy G.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Bellows, T. S.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 1996.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This text provides readers with an in-depth exploration of how biological control functions and how it can be safely employed to solve pest problems and enhance nature conservation. It covers the principles behind biological control techniques and their implementation, and incorporates practical examples from the biological control of a variety of pests. It contains detailed chapters on conserving natural enemies through environmental management, importation of new natural enemies for control of pests, augmentation of natural enemies through rearing and release, and the development and application of pathogens and biopesticides.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (560 pages)
ISBN:9781461311577 (electronic bk.)
1461311578 (electronic bk.)