Biological Control by Augmentation of Natural Enemies: Insect and Mite Control with Parasites and Predators - Couverture souple
Synopsis
I. Biological Bases for Augmentation.- 1. Some Aspects of Population Dynamics Relative to Augmentation of Natural Enemy Action.- 2. Ecological Principles Associated with Augmentation of Natural Enemies.- 3. The Theoretical Basis for Augmentation of Natural Enemies.- 4. Biosystematics of Natural Enemies.- II. Scientific Thrusts Supporting Augmentation.- 5. Nutrition of Natural Enemies.- 6. Mass Production of Natural Enemies.- 7. Quality Aspects of Mass-Reared Insects.- 8. Behavioral Chemicals in the Augmentation of Natural Enemies.- III. Experimental and Practical Applications of Augmentation.- 9. Seasonal Colonization of Entomophages in the U.S.S.R.- 10. Augmentation of Natural Enemies in the People's Republic of China.- 11. Augmentation of Natural Enemies in Western Europe.- 12. The Introduction of Natural Enemies for Pest Control in Glasshouses: Ecological Consideration.- 13. Augmentation of Natural Enemies for Control of Plant Pests in the Western Hemisphere.- 14. Augmentation of Natural Enemies for Control of Insect Pests of Man and Animals in the United States.- IV. Analysis of Current Uses and Prospects for Expansion.- 15. Economic and Social Considerations for the Utilization of Augmentation of Natural Enemies.- Appendix Commercial Sources of Natural Enemies in the United States and Canada.- Author Index.- Genus and Species Index.
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