Biological Control Introductions

Author : A.P. Gutierrez,P.S. Messenger,R. van den Bosch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781475791624

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An Introduction to Biological Control by A.P. Gutierrez,P.S. Messenger,R. van den Bosch Pdf

This volume is a revision of Biological Control by R. van den Bosch and P. S. Messenger, originally published by Intext Publishers. In the revision, I have attempted to keep the original theme, and to update it with current research findings and new chapters or sections on insect pathology, microbial control of weeds and plant pathogens, population dynamics, integrated pest management, and economics. The book was written as an undergraduate text, and not as a complete review of the subject area. Various more comprehen sive volumes have been written to serve as handbooks for the experts. This book is designed to provide a concise overview of the complex and valuable field of biological control and to show the relationships to the developing concepts of integrated pest management. Population regulation of pests by natural enemies is the major theme of the book, but other biological methods of pest control are also discussed. The chapter on population dynamics assumes a precalculus-level knowledge of mathematics. Author names of species are listed only once in the text, but all are listed in the Appendix. Any errors or omissions in this volume are my sole responsibility. A. P. Gutierrez Professor of Entomology Division of Biological Control University of California, Berkeley vii Acknowledgments Very special thanks must be given to my colleagues, Professors C. B. Huffaker and L. E. Caltagirone, for the very thorough review they provided and for the many positive suggestions they gave. Dr.

Author : Ann E. Hajek
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2004-02-12
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0521653851

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Natural Enemies by Ann E. Hajek Pdf

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Author : Roy van Driesche,Mark Hoddle,Ted Center
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781444300413

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Control of Pests and Weeds by Natural Enemies by Roy van Driesche,Mark Hoddle,Ted Center Pdf

Biological control – utilizing a population of natural enemies to seasonally or permanently suppress pests – is not a new concept. The cottony cushion scale, which nearly destroyed the citrus industry of California, was controlled by an introduced predatory insect in the 1880s. Accelerated invasions by insects and spread of weedy non-native plants in the last century have increased the need for the use of biological control. Use of carefully chosen natural enemies has become a major tool for the protection of natural ecosystems, biodiversity and agricultural and urban environments. This book offers a multifaceted yet integrated discussion on two major applications of biological control: permanent control of invasive insects and plants at the landscape level and temporary suppression of both native and exotic pests in farms, tree plantations, and greenhouses. Written by leading international experts in the field, the text discusses control of invasive species and the role of natural enemies in pest management. This book is essential reading for courses on Invasive Species, Pest Management, and Crop Protection. It is an invaluable reference book for biocontrol professionals, restorationists, agriculturalists, and wildlife biologists. Further information and resources can be found on the Editor’s own website at: www.invasiveforestinsectandweedbiocontrol.info/index.htm

Author : Robert Van den Bosch,P. S. Messenger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Insect pests
ISBN : UOM:39076006484328

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Biological Control by Robert Van den Bosch,P. S. Messenger Pdf

The nature and scope of biological control; Ecological basis for biological control; The history and development of biological control; Entomophagous insects; Procedures in enemy introduction; Factors limiting success of introduced natural enemies; Analysis of classical biological control programs; Naturally occurring biological control and integrated control; Other biological methods of pest control; The future of biological control.

Author : R. Van Der Bosch,P. S. Messenger,A. P. GUTIERREZ (eds)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:708380086

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An Introduction to Biological Control by R. Van Der Bosch,P. S. Messenger,A. P. GUTIERREZ (eds) Pdf

Author : R. Van den BOSCH
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:708380086

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Introduction to Biological Control by R. Van den BOSCH Pdf

Author : Daniel L. Mahr,Paul Whitaker,Nino M. Ridgway
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : WISC:89098816838

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Biological Control of Insects and Mites by Daniel L. Mahr,Paul Whitaker,Nino M. Ridgway Pdf

Biological control?the use of beneficial organisms to control pests?represents a safe, effective, and economical alternative to the use of pesticides.Successful biological control relies on knowledge of pests and their natural enemies. This handsome publication covers basic biological information, supplies examples from common groups of insect predators, parasitic insects, nematodes, and insect pathogens.Learn how to enhance the effectiveness of natural enemies, what to know when ordering natural enemies, how to handle shipments, and how to assess the costs and feasibility of using natural enemies.Includes an extensive list of natural enemies organized by crop, a handy identification key of common natural enemies, and a list of resources for additional information.

Author : George E. Heimpel,Nicholas J. Mills
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780521845144

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Biological Control by George E. Heimpel,Nicholas J. Mills Pdf

This book enhances our understanding of biological control, integrating historical analysis, theoretical models and case studies in an ecological framework.

Author : Peter G. Mason
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 822 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781486309368

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Biological Control by Peter G. Mason Pdf

Biological Control: Global Impacts, Challenges and Future Directions of Pest Management provides a historical summary of organisms and main strategies used in biological control, as well as the key challenges confronting biological control in the 21st century. Biological control has been implemented for millennia, initially practised by growers moving beneficial species from one local area to another. Today, biological control has evolved into a formal science that provides ecosystem services to protect the environment and the resources used by humanity. With contributions from dedicated scientists and practitioners from around the world, this comprehensive book highlights important successes, failures and challenges in biological control efforts. It advocates that biological control must be viewed as a global endeavour and provides suggestions to move practices forward in a changing world. Biological Control is an invaluable resource for conservation specialists, pest management practitioners and those who research invasive species, as well as students studying pest management science.

Author : E. Wajnberg,J. K. Scott,P. C. Quimby
Publisher : CABI
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780851999456

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Evaluating Indirect Ecological Effects of Biological Control by E. Wajnberg,J. K. Scott,P. C. Quimby Pdf

Annotation. A major concern for biological control has always been the risk of indirect unwanted effects on the ecology of other organisms. Our understanding of the ecological and evolutionary processes underlying these effects has until now been limited, and experimental methods are sometimes lacking.This book presents the key papers form the first International Organization for Biological Control global symposium, held in Montpellier, France in October 1999. It addresses the issues and concerns involved in biological control, and assesses the current status of evaluation of the ecologicaleffects.

Author : Charles Vincent,Mark S. Goettel,George Lazarovits
Publisher : CABI
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2007-08-20
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9781845932664

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Biological Control by Charles Vincent,Mark S. Goettel,George Lazarovits Pdf

Biological control, the management of pests by the use of living organisms, has a long history of application to agriculture around the world. However, the effective use of beneficial organisms is constrained by environmental, legal, and economic restrictions, forcing researchers to adopt increasingly multi-disciplinary techniques in order to deploy successful biological control programs. It is this complex process, including the mindset and the social environment of the researcher as well as the science being pursued, that this book seeks to capture. Chapters reveal the experiences of scientists from the initial search for suitable control agents, to their release into ecosystems and finally to the beneficial outcomes which demonstrate the great success of biological control across diverse agro-ecosystems. Drawing together historical perspectives and approaches used in the development of biological control as well as outlining current debates surrounding terminology and differential techniques, Biological Control: A Global Perspective will be a valuable resource.

Author : Roy Van Driesche,Thomas S. Bellows Jr.
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461311577

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Biological Control by Roy Van Driesche,Thomas S. Bellows Jr. Pdf

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.

Author : Roy van Driesche,Daniel Simberloff,Bernd Blossey,Charlotte Causton,Mark Hoddle,Christian O. Marks,Kevin M. Heinz,David L. Wagner,Keith D. Warner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118392591

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Integrating Biological Control into Conservation Practice by Roy van Driesche,Daniel Simberloff,Bernd Blossey,Charlotte Causton,Mark Hoddle,Christian O. Marks,Kevin M. Heinz,David L. Wagner,Keith D. Warner Pdf

Invasive species have a critical and growing effect upon natural areas. They can modify, degrade, or destroy wildland ecosystem structure and function, and reduce native biodiversity. Landscape-level solutions are needed to address these problems. Conservation biologists seek to limit such damage and restore ecosystems using a variety of approaches. One such approach is biological control: the deliberate importation and establishment of specialized natural enemies, which can address invasive species problems and which should be considered as a possible component of restoration. Biological control can be an effective tool against many invasive insects and plants but it has rarely been successfully employed against other groups. Safety is of paramount concern and requires that the natural enemies used be specialized and that targeted pests be drivers of ecological degradation. While modern approaches allow species to be selected with a high level of security, some risks do remain. However, as in all species introductions, these should be viewed in the context of the risk of failing to reduce the impact of the invasive species. This unique book identifies the balance among these factors to show how biological control can be integrated into ecosystem restoration as practiced by conservation biologists. Jointly developed by conservation biologists and biological control scientists, it contains chapters on matching tools to management goals; tools in action; measuring and evaluating ecological outcomes of biological control introductions; managing conflict over biological control; and includes case studies as well as an ethical framework for integrating biological control and conservation practice. Integrating Biological Control into Conservation Practice is suitable for graduate courses in invasive species management and biological control, as well as for research scientists in government and non-profit conservation organizations.

Author : Jeffrey Alan Lockwood,Francis G. Howarth,M. F. Purcell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Biological pest control agents
ISBN : UOM:39015058222525

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Balancing Nature by Jeffrey Alan Lockwood,Francis G. Howarth,M. F. Purcell Pdf

Author : Peter A. Follett,Jian J. Duan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461545774

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Nontarget Effects of Biological Control by Peter A. Follett,Jian J. Duan Pdf

Nontarget Effects of Biological Control is the first book of its kind. The environmental safety of biological control has come under scrutiny due to several areas of concerns: the irreversibility of alien introductions, the prevalence of host switching to innocuous native or beneficial species, dispersal of the biocontrol agent to new habitats away from croplands, and the lack of research on the efficacy and impact of biocontrol attempts. The debate has been strongly polarized between conservationists and biological control practitioners. Nontarget Effects of Biological Control proposes that retrospective analyses of systems in place in which nontarget effects are now documented or suspected provide the necessary information for planning and evaluating future releases to reduce risk. The book presents case histories of past biological control introductions from island and continental ecosystems.