
An Introduction to Arthropod Pest Control by J. R. M. Thacker (Author)
ISBN: 9780521567879
Publisher : Cambridge University Press, November 25, 2002
Paperback, 380 pages
Arthropod pests cause huge annual losses in global crop production and transmit a number of infectious diseases. The control of such pests is therefore of the utmost importance. This text provides an up-to-date, detailed overview of current approaches including chemical pest control, the use of biological and biorational control agents, and the latest developments in biotechnology. While an introductory text for students in the fields of pest control, entomology, crop protection, and agricultural and environmental sciences, the volume is also aimed at professional pest control practitioners and government employees in extension services.