Manual of Classical Biological Control of Insects Pests

Description

Biological Control of insect pests in agriculture introduces the reader to the methods to suppress pest populations, making them less damaging than they would otherwise be. It can be used against all types of pests including insects, mites, weeding and plant diseases which directly affect the plants and the food production. It is necessary for both residential and commercial settings, especially when it comes to food. Biological Control can be explained as the reduction or protection of pest populations by natural enemies and typically involves an active human role. Ongoing pest management is an essential service to prevent both short and long-term damage. Biological control agents include predators, parasitoids and pathogens and plant diseases are most often referred to as antagonists. This book “Manual of Classical Biological Control of Insects Pests” represents different ways of looking at crop protection. It provides recent contributions of current strategies for efficient biological control practices. This book will be highly beneficial to everyone who needs to know about the biological control of insects.