Worldwide Predatory Insects In Agroecosystems

Author : Kitherian Sahayaraj,Errol Hassan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9819909996

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Worldwide Predatory Insects in Agroecosystems by Kitherian Sahayaraj,Errol Hassan Pdf

This book brings out the world record of various predatory insects and their role in pestiferous insect management in a safer manner. The main focus of the book is to address the ecological and environmentally safe methods of managing pests of various crops. The utilization of various types of chemical pesticides for our crop protection and food production leads to environmental concerns and health hazards to plants and animals. This book mainly focuses on the distribution and diversity of various predatory insects in different crops. It also sellout the bionomics, biological control potential at a laboratory, controlled fields and natural conditions. Moreover, mass production technology and environmental safety aspects are also highlighted in various chapters. This book is of interest and useful to undergraduates, post-graduates, research scholars and doctoral candidates, extension workers, and agricultural professionals, and also a valuable source of reference to the relevant researchers and students in the region.

Author : Kitherian Sahayaraj,Errol Hassan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 868 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789819910007

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Worldwide Predatory Insects in Agroecosystems by Kitherian Sahayaraj,Errol Hassan Pdf

This book brings out the world record of various predatory insects and their role in pestiferous insect management in a safer manner. The main focus of the book is to address the ecological and environmentally safe methods of managing pests of various crops. The utilization of various types of chemical pesticides for our crop protection and food production leads to environmental concerns and health hazards to plants and animals. This book mainly focuses on the distribution and diversity of various predatory insects in different crops. It also sellout the bionomics, biological control potential at a laboratory, controlled fields and natural conditions. Moreover, mass production technology and environmental safety aspects are also highlighted in various chapters. This book is of interest and useful to undergraduates, post-graduates, research scholars and doctoral candidates, extension workers, and agricultural professionals, and also a valuable source of reference to the relevant researchers and students in the region.

Author : Brígida Souza,Luis L. Vázquez,Rosangela C. Marucci
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 539 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030247331

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Natural Enemies of Insect Pests in Neotropical Agroecosystems by Brígida Souza,Luis L. Vázquez,Rosangela C. Marucci Pdf

This book aims to address the importance of natural enemies and functional diversity for biological control in Neotropical agroecosystems. Several aspects related to the conservation of natural enemies, such as vegetation design and climate change, are discussed in Part 1 and the bioecology of several insects groups used in biological control in Latin America is presented in Part 2. Part 3 is devoted to mass production of natural enemies while Part 4 describes how these insects have been used to control of pests in major crops, forests, pasture, weeds and plant diseases. Lastly, Part 5 reports Latin-American experiences of integration of biological in pest management programs.

Author : Miguel A. Altieri
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Science
ISBN : 1560220376

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Biodiversity and Pest Management in Agroecosystems by Miguel A. Altieri Pdf

Completely updated for 2004, this new edition examines methods for making agricultural systems less susceptible to insect pests. Containing new findings and reports of strategies, Biodiversity and Pest Management in Agroecosystems, Second Edition will show you how pests can be managed by enhancing beneficial biodiversity using agroecological diversification methods. This book provides you with an essential overview of the role of biodiversity in agriculture and then gets specific, with new and updated information on the agroecology of pest management; plant diversity and pest outbreaks within agroecosystems; diversification strategies for pest management; and how sustainable farming systems are designed.

Author : K. Sahayaraj,R. Balasubramanian
Publisher : Springer
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811025228

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Artificial Rearing of Reduviid Predators for Pest Management by K. Sahayaraj,R. Balasubramanian Pdf

This eye-opening book focuses on the development of techniques to mass-produce reduviid predators and important generalist predators, an endeavor that won’t prove sufficient if the cost of commercialization is prohibitive. Advancing mass production to the level of economic feasibility is critical, so that these new technologies can compete in the open market. This book commences with a review of the diversity of reduviid predators in agro-ecosystems world-wide, followed by chapters on their feeding behavior, biology, gut microbiota, their enzyme profile, body protein and genomics, and DNA and field evaluation reports. The field evaluation of reduviids, a worldwide undertaking, is addressed in the last chapter. Each chapter includes a separate conclusion and future recommendations. Detailed information is also included on ingredients and artificial diet preparation, storage and the impact on predators. The artificial rearing of reduviid predator for crop pest management is an essential reference and teaching tool for teachers, researchers and extension workers in developed and developing countries alike, allowing them to produce reduviid predators and important natural enemies in biocontrol and bio-intensive integrated pest management programs. The book offers an excellent resource for all those who are working on beneficial arthropod mass production. It is also an essential reference guide for agricultural and biological sciences scientists, entomologists, crop protection specialists, extension workers, and consultants.

Author : Opender Koul,G. S. Dhaliwal
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2003-03-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781134400713

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Predators and Parasitoids by Opender Koul,G. S. Dhaliwal Pdf

Their natural enemies largely determine the population size and dynamic behavior of many plant-eating insects. Any reduction in enemy number can result in an insect outbreak. Applied biological control is thus one strategy for restoring functional biodiversity in many agroecosystems. Predators and Parasitoids addresses the role of natural enemies i

Author : Geoff M. Gurr,Stephen D. Wratten,William E. Snyder
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118231852

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Biodiversity and Insect Pests by Geoff M. Gurr,Stephen D. Wratten,William E. Snyder Pdf

Biodiversity offers great potential for managing insect pests. It provides resistance genes and anti-insect compounds; a huge range of predatory and parasitic natural enemies of pests; and community ecology-level effects operating at the local and landscape scales to check pest build-up. This book brings together world leaders in theoretical, methodological and applied aspects to provide a comprehensive treatment of this fast-moving field. Chapter authors from Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia and the Americas ensure a truly international scope. Topics range from scientific principles, innovative research methods, ecological economics and effective communication to farmers, as well as case studies of successful use of biodiversity-based pest management some of which extend over millions of hectares or are enshrined as government policy. Written to be accessible to advanced undergraduates whilst also stimulating the seasoned researcher, this work will help unlock the power of biodiversity to deliver sustainable insect pest management. Visit www.wiley.com/go/gurr/biodiversity to access the artwork from the book.

Author : Daniel Carrillo,Gilberto José de Moraes,Jorge E. Peña
Publisher : Springer
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319150420

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Prospects for Biological Control of Plant Feeding Mites and Other Harmful Organisms by Daniel Carrillo,Gilberto José de Moraes,Jorge E. Peña Pdf

The history of biological control of harmful organisms by mites is marked by outstanding achievements with a few premiere natural enemies. Early works concentrated on the use of predatory mites for the control of synanthropic flies, More recently, the focus has been mostly on mites of the family Phytoseiidae for the control of plant feeding mites. This is an important family of acarine predators of plant pest mites, which are effectively used in agriculture worldwide. Besides the vast knowledge in several species in this family, there are as well many opportunities for biological control, represented in an array of organisms and through the improvement of management techniques, which are constantly explored by researchers worldwide. This has resulted in an increasing interest in predatory mite species within the families Stigmaeidae, Ascidae, Laelapidae, Rhodacaroidea, Macrochelidae, Erythraeidae and Cheyletidae, among others. This book will compile important developments with predatory mite species within these families, which are emerging as important tools for integrated pest management. New developments with predatory insects and pathogenic organisms attacking mites will also be a subject of this book. Finally, the potential and gaps in knowledge in biological control of acarine plant pests will be addressed.

Author : Miguel A. Altieri,Clara I. Nicholls,Marlene Fritz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Agricultural ecology
ISBN : 1888626100

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Manage Insects on Your Farm by Miguel A. Altieri,Clara I. Nicholls,Marlene Fritz Pdf

While every farming system is unique, the principles of ecological pest management apply universally. Manage Insects on Your Farm highlights ecological strategies that improve your farms natural defenses and encourage beneficial insects to attack your worst pests. Learn about the principles of ecologically based pest management and the strategies of farmers around the world to address insect problems. Minimize insect damage with wise soil management and identify beneficial insects to put these good bugs to work for you.Examples of successful pest management strategies sprinkled throughout the book will stimulate your imagination to address insect problems and develop a more complex, more diverse ecosystem on your farm.

Author : John Martin Holland
Publisher : Springer
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1898298769

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The Agroecology of Carabid Beetles by John Martin Holland Pdf

It is only since 1970 that the potential role of carabid beetles in agroecosystems has begun to be appreciated. This volume provides an overview of research literature on this widely distributed and beneficial insect, covering its habitat, its role in pest control and in the diet of farmland wildlife, and its value as a bioindicator.

Author : Omkar
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2023-05-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000860023

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Insect Predators in Pest Management by Omkar Pdf

Pests cause damage to the economic value of crops and stored products, while vectors are responsible for the transmission of disease-causing agents in human beings and livestock. Although application of synthetic pesticides in agriculture gives immediate relief, it also causes well-known side effects, leading to a consensus among entomologists and agriculturists to shift towards other ecofriendly pest management methods. Natural enemies of insects including their predators, parasitoids and pathogens have attracted the attention of scientists across the globe. These natural enemies exist in agroecosystems and suppress the populations of pests. Parasitoids are farmers’ friends and the most successful group of natural enemies. Highly specialized/generalized in their prey choice, active stages of predators search for a suitable prey, attack or kill the prey and consume prey within a short handling time. Predatory ability is known to increase with increase in prey density. A single predator may devour several prey individuals. Exploiting this potency of parasitoids may yield successful results in controlling notorious pests in an ecofriendly way. This book provides information on the important biocontrol agents that are effective in pest suppression. It starts with insect parasitic groups followed by specific group of parasitoids. It is hoped that the book presents a comprehensive account of beneficial parasitoids and will be useful to undergraduate and postgraduate students of Entomology, Biological Control, Plant Protection, Agricultural Zoology and Zoology, besides those involved in competitive examinations and policy planning. Features Each chapter has been authored by specialized senior professionals Every chapter contains Learning Objectives and Points to Remember This book offers comprehensive knowledge of parasitoids and their application in pest management in a lucid way

Author : Geoff M Gurr,Steve D Wratten,Miguel A Altieri
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2004-08-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780643100077

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Ecological Engineering for Pest Management by Geoff M Gurr,Steve D Wratten,Miguel A Altieri Pdf

Ecological engineering is about manipulating farm habitats, making them less favourable for pests and more attractive to beneficial insects. Though they have received far less research attention and funding, ecological approaches may be safer and more sustainable than their controversial cousin, genetic engineering. This book brings together contributions from international workers leading the fast moving field of habitat manipulation, reviewing the field and paving the way towards the development and application of new pest management approaches. Chapters explore the frontiers of ecological engineering methods including molecular approaches, high tech marking and remote sensing. They also review the theoretical aspects of this field and how ecological engineering may interact with genetic engineering. The technologies presented offer opportunities to reduce crop losses to insects while reducing the use of pesticides and providing potentially valuable habitat for wildlife conservation. With contributions from the USA, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Kenya and Israel, this book provides comprehensive coverage of international progress towards sustainable pest management.

Author : B.S. Ekbom,Michael E. Irwin,Y. Robert
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401719131

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Interchanges of Insects between Agricultural and Surrounding Landscapes by B.S. Ekbom,Michael E. Irwin,Y. Robert Pdf

The chapters in this book were developed from some of the lectures presented at a sym posium at the XX International Congress of Entomology held in Florence, Italy in August 1996. The purpose of the symposium was to discuss the impact of evolving modern agricultural landscapes on the insect species, of both economic and ecological importance, that utilize that habitat. Agricultural policy, to some extent, influences the choices that farmers make and thereby the shape of the agricultural landscape. In order to move toward more sustainable agro ecosystems future policy makers will have to consider the history of land use, consumer demands for both environmentally sound and affordable products, and the conservation of biological diversity. I would hope the information contained in this book will help stimulate discussion about the consequences of policy decisions on our agricultural landscapes and their insect inhabitants. I thank all the speakers from the symposium and in particular those that have been able to contribute chapters to this book. There have been many delays, most due to circumstances beyond anyone's control. I would like to express my appreciation to Gloria Verhey and Patrick Dumont for taking care of the book in these final months. CHAPTER I INTERCHANGES OF INSECTS BETWEEN AGRICULTURAL AND SURROUNDING LANDSCAPES BARBARA EKBOM Department of Entomology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden 1.

Author : F. L. Wäckers,P. C. J. van Rijn,J. Bruin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2005-06-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 1139443542

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Plant-Provided Food for Carnivorous Insects by F. L. Wäckers,P. C. J. van Rijn,J. Bruin Pdf

Plants provide insects with a range of specific foods, such as nectar, pollen and food bodies. In exchange, they may obtain various services from arthropods. The role of food rewards in the plant-pollinator mutualism has been broadly covered. This book, first published in 2005, addresses another category of food-mediated interactions, focusing on how plants employ foods to recruit arthropod 'bodyguards' as a protection against herbivores. Many arthropods with primarily carnivorous lifestyles require plant-provided food as an indispensable part of their diet. Only recently have we started to appreciate the implications of non-prey food for plant-herbivore-carnivore interactions. Insight into this aspect of multitrophic interactions is not only crucial to our understanding of the evolution and functioning of plant-insect interactions in natural ecosystems, it also has direct implications for the use of food plants and food supplements in biological control programs. This edited volume provides essential reading for all researchers interested in plant-insect interactions.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : ICARDA
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789291272488

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