Handbook of Biological Control: Principles and Applications of Biological Control

Handbook of Biological Control: Principles and Applications of Biological Control
ISBN-10
0080533019
ISBN-13
9780080533018
Category
Science
Pages
1046
Language
English
Published
1999-09-20
Publisher
Academic Press
Authors
T. W. Fisher, Thomas S. Bellows, L. E. Caltagirone

Description

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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