| Biological Control 1996 Edition Contributor(s): Van Driesche, Roy (Author), Bellows Jr, Thomas S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0412028611 ISBN-13: 9780412028618 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: February 1996 Annotation: This text provides readers with an in-depth exploration of how biological control functions and how it can be safely employed to solve pest problems and enhance nature conservation. It covers the principles behind biological control techniques and their implementation, and incorporates practical examples from the biological control of a variety of pests. It contains detailed chapters on conserving natural enemies through environmental management, importation of new natural enemies for control of pests, augmentation of natural enemies through rearing and release, and the development and application of pathogens and biopesticides. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Forestry - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - General - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology |
| Dewey: 632.96 |
| LCCN: 95031557 |
| Physical Information: 1.45" H x 6.48" W x 9.48" (2.02 lbs) 539 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This text is a comprehensive review of the principles and techniques of biocontrol. It emphasizes the social benefits of biocontrol and supplies practical knowledge needed for the job. |