Destructive and Useful Insects
| Author | : Robert Lee Metcalf |
| Publisher | : McGraw-Hill Companies |
| Total Pages | : 1114 |
| Release | : 1993 |
| ISBN-10 | : MINN:31951D00339521F |
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| Rating | : 4/5 (1F Downloads) |
Download or read book Destructive and Useful Insects written by Robert Lee Metcalf and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1993 with total page 1114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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
