Synopses & Reviews
Insect pheromones were first identified in the late 1950s, and much research has been directed to their potential as pest controlling agents. The initial research focused on butterflies and moths because of their significance as agricultural pests, but other insect orders are now being studied as well. Here, leading researchers survey this current work, filling a gap in the literature. Topics include termites, grasshoppers, aphids, scale insects, sawflies, beetles, midges, fruit flies, and bees. The volume is a valuable resource for students and researchers in entomology and crop science.
Review
"Since insect pheromones were identified in the late 1950s and research began on exploiting the potent behavior-modifying chemicals as pest control agents, most of the attention has been paid to moths, the most serious agricultural pests worldwide. Here scientists survey the more recent research into other insect orders and evaluate its potential application for pest control. They report on the history and current progress in elucidating the biology and the chemistry, initiated or envisioned control strategies, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, stored products, and other aspects. They discuss fruit flies, gall midges, scarab beetles, weevils, aphids, termites, phytophagous bugs, termites, and other pests. They also discuss beneficial insects, including predators, parasitoids and their hosts, and bees."--SciTech Book News
"This book presents research from leading outhorities on the most important insect groups (other than Lepidopetra) detailing the current progress of research within these groups."--Entomological News
Synopsis
Insect pheromones have tremendous potential for controlling pests, and this volume collects current research on a wide range of insects, including termites, grasshoppers, aphids, scale insects, sawflies, beetles, midges, fruit flies, and bees.
Synopsis
Since the identification of insect pheromones in the late 1950s, attention has often focused on the use of these potent behavior-modifying chemicals as pest control agents. Much of this interest has concentrated on Lepidoptera, particularly moths. In addressing this topic in other insect orders, this multi-author book fills this current gap in the literature. It presents research from leading authorities on the most important insect groups, and details the current progress of research in these areas. Applications of the research to agricultural systems around the world, and possible mechanisms for sustainable crop protection, are considered. This book is essential reading for students and researchers in entomology and crop protection.
Table of Contents
Contributors
Preface
About the Editors
Part I. Pests
1. Fruit Flies, P.J. Landolt and A.L. Averill
2. Gall Midges, M.O. Harris and S.P. Foster
3. Scarab Beetles, W.S. Leal
4. Sap Beetles, R.J. Bartelt
5. Weevils, R.J. Bartelt
6. Forest Beetles, F. Schlyter and G.A. Birgersson
7. Stored-product Beetles, R. Plarre and D.C. Vanderwel
8. Sawflies and Seed Wasps, O. Anderbrant
9. Aphids, J. Hardie, H.P. Pickett, E.M. Pow and D.W.M. Smiley
10. Scale Insects, E. Dunkelblum
11. Phytophagous Bugs, H.L. McBrien and J.G. Millar
12. Grasshoppers and Locusts, A. Hassanali and B. Torto
13. Termites, M. Kaib
Part II. Beneficials
14. Predators, J.R. Aldrich
15. Parasitoids, Y. Kainoh
16. Parasitoid Hosts, W. Powell
17. Bees, J. Pettis, T. Pankiw and E. Plettner
Species Index
Subject Index