Entomology and Pest Management/Vikas Chaudhary. New Delhi, Navyug, 2008, x, 274 p., figs., ISBN 81-906940-3-2.

    Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Life of insect. 3. Life of pest. 4. Phytophagous insects. 5. Insect pest management. 6. Concept of pest management. 7. Incompability. 8. Social insects and their migration.

    "Entomology and Pest management" is primarily written for the students of applied entomology preparing for under graduation and graduation studies. It has been compilated specially for those having elementary or no previous knowledge of the subject. The language used in it is simple and easy even for an ordinary student. Emphasis is given to the insect ecology, surveillance, and management. Both theory and practice are emphasized in a conceptual approach to the topics, and numerous examples are presented to facilitate learning. Pest management topics are discussed as aspects of applied ecology, and solutions to pest problems are presented with regard to environmental quality, profitability, and durability." (jacket)

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