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Author : Victoria Froude
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Natural areas
ISBN : 0478222661
Author : Zane Polosky
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-21
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781312937390
21st Century Homestead: Biological Pest Control contains everything you need to stay up to date on biological pest control
Author : Roy van Driesche,Mark Hoddle,Ted Center
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781444300413
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 : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Weeds
ISBN : 0478016956
Author : Llewellyn C. Foxcroft,Petr Pyšek,David M. Richardson,Piero Genovesi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 661 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400777507
This book is the first comprehensive global review of all aspects of alien plant invasions in protected areas. It provides insights into advances in invasion ecology emanating from work in protected areas, and the link to locally relevant management support for protected areas. The book provides in-depth case studies, illuminating interesting and insightful knowledge that can be shared across the global protected area network. The book includes the collective understanding of 80 ecologists and managers to extract as much information as possible that will support the long-term management of protected areas, and the biodiversity and associated ecosystem services they maintain. “This outstanding volume draws together pretty much all that can be said on this topic, ranging from the science, through policy, to practical action”. Dr. Simon N. Stuart, IUCN Species Survival Commission, UK. "This important and timely volume addresses two of the most serious problems affecting biodiversity conservation today: assessing the extent to which protected areas are impacted by biological invasions and the complex problems of managing these impacts. Written by leading specialists, it provides a comprehensive overview of the issues and gives detailed examples drawn from protected areas across the world". Professor Vernon H. Heywood, School of Biological Sciences, University of Reading, UK
Author : Jim Cullen,Mic Julien,Rachel McFadyen
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780643104211
Biological control of weeds has been practised for over 100 years and Australia has been a leader in this weed management technique. The classical example of control of prickly pears in Australia by the cactus moth Cactoblastis cactorum, which was imported from the Americas, helped to set the future for biocontrol of weeds in many countries. Since then there have been many projects using Classical Biological Control to manage numerous weed species, many of which have been successful. Importantly, there have been no serious negative non-target impacts – the technique, when practised as it is in Australia, is safe and environmentally friendly. Economic assessments have shown that biocontrol of weeds in Australia has provided exceedingly high benefit-to-cost ratios. This book reviews biological control of weeds in Australia to 2011, covering over 90 weed species and a multitude of biological control agents and potential agents. Each chapter has been written by practising biological control of weeds researchers and provides details of the weed, the history of its biological control, exploration for agents, potential agents studied and agents released and the outcomes of those releases. Many weeds were successfully controlled, some were not, many projects are still underway, some have just begun, however all are reported in detail in this book. Biological Control of Weeds in Australia will provide invaluable information for biological control researchers in Australia and elsewhere. Agents used in Australia could be of immense value to other countries that suffer from the same weeds as Australia. The studies reported here provide direction to future research and provide examples and knowledge for researchers and students.
Author : Lynley Marie Hayes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Biological pest control agents
ISBN : 0478093721
Author : Judith H. Myers,Dawn Bazely
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2003-05-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0521357780
The global spread of plant species by humans is both a fascinating large scale experiment and, in many cases, a major perturbation to native plant communities. Many of the most destructive weeds today have been intentionally introduced to new environments where they have had unexpected and detrimental impacts. This 2003 book considers the problem of invasive introduced plants from historical, ecological and sociological perspectives. We consider such questions as 'What makes a community invasible?', 'What makes a plant an invader?' and 'Can we restore plant communities after invasion?' Written with advanced students and land managers in mind, this book contains practical explanations, case studies and an introduction to basic techniques for evaluating the impacts of invasive plants. An underlying theme is that experimental and quantitative evaluation of potential problems is necessary, and solutions must consider the evolutionary and ecological constraints acting on species interactions in newly invaded communities.
Author : Marie Venner,National Cooperative Highway Research Program
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Invasive plants
ISBN : 9780309097741
TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 363: Control of Invasive Species explores the extent to which state departments of transportation are identifying actions that affect the spread of invasive species, preventing introduction, tracking status and locations of "invasives" in a timely and ongoing manner, controlling found populations, restoring invaded habitats, conducting research, and sharing lessons learned. The report documents successful practices and lessons learned. It also synthesizes the state of the practice in developing Integrated (Roadside) Vegetation Management, along with physical, chemical, biological, and cultural control mechanisms.
Author : Thorpe-Bowker Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2004-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1864520558
Directory containing updated bibliographic information on all in-print New Zealand books. 33nd edition of an annual publication. The 12,500 book entries are listed by title, and there is an index to authors. Also provided are details of 975 publishers and distributors, and local agents of overseas publishers. The book trade directory includes: contacts for trade organisations, booksellers, public libraries and specialised suppliers; NZ literary awards and past winners; and sources of financial assistance for writers and publishers.
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 : 360 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118392577
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 : P. J. Cameron
Publisher : C.A.B. International
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Gardening
ISBN : MINN:31951D00515249N
Comprehensive review of importation, release, evaluation and management of organisms imported for biological control. Emphasis on those areas of biological control programs for which the records have not previously been compiled or are dispersed through literature, in unpublished reports or in the files of the respective organisations. Six sections 1. Pasture pests. 2. Field crops and vegetable pests. 3. Fruit crop pests. 4. Forestry pests. 5. Weeds. 6. Nuisance pests
Author : C. R. Veitch,Michael Norman Clout
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Biodiversity conservation
ISBN : 9782831706825
Includes papers and abstracts dealing with eradication of invasive species in Alaska, Australia, Baker Island, California, Christmas Island, Enderby and Rose Islands, Galapagos Islands, Hawaii, Howland Island, Japan, Jarvis Island, Laysan Island, Lord Howe Island, Mauritius, Mexico, Nauru, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Northern Mariana Islands, Saint-Paul Island, Seychelles, West Indies.
Author : Denise Cleverley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Weeds
ISBN : 1869665198
A weed is a plant growing where it's not wanted. Invasive weeds are an increasing problem in New Zealand with individual species variously affecting agriculture, health, recreational areas and industry. Many of the invasive weeds causing environmental damage start off as ornamental plants in gardens, and become a problem when they jump the fence. In this handbook, garden weeds that are a distinct nuisance to gardeners are examined first, and then the book moves on to target those weeds that threaten our native ecosystems and yet are quite familiar to most gardeners. Two and sometimes three photographs identify each weedy plant and clear concise headings urge readers to Know it, Understand it, Control it and Replace it. The book divides weeds into herbs, grasses, vines, shrubs and trees with clear technical guidelines regarding the use of herbicides and the disposal of weed waste.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 5485 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780123847201
The 7-volume Encyclopedia of Biodiversity, Second Edition maintains the reputation of the highly regarded original, presenting the most current information available in this globally crucial area of research and study. It brings together the dimensions of biodiversity and examines both the services it provides and the measures to protect it. Major themes of the work include the evolution of biodiversity, systems for classifying and defining biodiversity, ecological patterns and theories of biodiversity, and an assessment of contemporary patterns and trends in biodiversity. The science of biodiversity has become the science of our future. It is an interdisciplinary field spanning areas of both physical and life sciences. Our awareness of the loss of biodiversity has brought a long overdue appreciation of the magnitude of this loss and a determination to develop the tools to protect our future. Second edition includes over 100 new articles and 226 updated articles covering this multidisciplinary field— from evolution to habits to economics, in 7 volumes The editors of this edition are all well respected, instantly recognizable academics operating at the top of their respective fields in biodiversity research; readers can be assured that they are reading material that has been meticulously checked and reviewed by experts Approximately 1,800 figures and 350 tables complement the text, and more than 3,000 glossary entries explain key terms
