Destructive and Useful Insects
Download or Read eBook Destructive and Useful Insects PDF written by Robert Lee Metcalf and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1993 with total page 1124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Robert Lee Metcalf |
Publisher | : McGraw-Hill Companies |
Total Pages | : 1124 |
Release | : 1993 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015029244830 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Destructive and Useful Insects by : Robert Lee Metcalf
Book excerpt: This revised and updated fifth edition emphasizes the movement away from heavy reliance on polluting and toxic chemicals to an ecologically-based strategy of integrated pest management (IPM). The book describes more than 600 important insect pests. Features include a detailed life history of each insect; field keys for species identification; properties and uses of pesticides; microbial insecticides, attractants, and repellents; comprehensive coverage of biological control, chemical ecology, and host-plant resistance; and important references to scientific literature