Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Apiculture. 3. Sericulture. 4. Lac culture. 5. Other useful insects. 6. Polyphagous pests. 7. Pest of cereals. 8. Pest of pulse crop. 9. Pest of oilseed. 10. Pest of fiber crop. 11. Pest of sugarcane. 12. Pest of vegetables. 13. Pest of fruits. 14. Pest of spices. 15. Pest of plantation crops. 16. Stored grain pest. Index.

"This book aims to provide up to date information's on economic aspects of insects, because they are always considered as harmful by mankind. But it is quite interesting to note that there are various insects which are of economic importance and they provide useful product. This book covers selected subjects/topics which are useful for students, researchers and for those working on various aspects of economic entomology." (jacket)