Handbook of biological control : principles and applications of biological control /
For many years the use of chemical agents such as pesticides and herbicides has been effective in controlling the many varieties of pests that infest both agricultural crops and backyard gardens. However, these pests are gradually becoming resistant to these agents, because the agents themselves are...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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San Diego :
Academic Press,
©1999.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | For many years the use of chemical agents such as pesticides and herbicides has been effective in controlling the many varieties of pests that infest both agricultural crops and backyard gardens. However, these pests are gradually becoming resistant to these agents, because the agents themselves are acting as selective factors making the pests better and better able to resist and persist. As a result, the use of biological controlling agents is increasing. This book is a comprehensive and authoritative handbook of biological control. Key Features * Introduction (preface plus 2 chapters) * Principles and processes (12 chapters) * Agents, biology, and methods (6 chapters) * Applications (10 chapters) * Research (2 chapters). |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxiii, 1046 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9780122573057 0122573056 9780080533018 0080533019 |