Open AccessAn introduction to arthropod pest control
Author(s) -
J. R. M. Thacker
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
choice reviews online
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1523-8253
pISSN - 0009-4978
DOI - 10.5860/choice.40-5220
Subject(s) - arthropod , pest analysis , pest control , ecology , agroforestry , geography , biology , botany
Preface Acknowledgements 1. A brief history of arthropod pest control 2. Botanical insecticides 3. Modern synthetic insecticides 4. Formulation, application and the direct and indirect side-effects of insecticides 5. Biological control agents 6. Microbial pest control 7. Pheromones and pest control 8. Insect growth regulators 9. Genetic manipulation of pest species 10. Host-plant resistance 11. Cultural techniques and organic farming 12. Integrated pest management (IPM) 13. Biotechnology and pest control Glossary Index.
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