Agricultural Insect Pests of Temperate Regions and Their Control

Agricultural Insect Pests of Temperate Regions and Their Control
Author: D. S. Hill
Publisher: CUP Archive
Total Pages: 682
Release: 1987-05-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521240130

This handbook is a companion to Agricultural Insect Pests of the Tropics and their Control (2nd Edition 1983) and, like the earlier book, it is designed as a source of reference about most of the major insect and mite pests of agricultural crops. These two volumes by the same author now present a world-wide coverage of the economically important insect pests of tropical and temperate agriculture. Students taking courses in entomology, agriculture, crop pest biology and crop protection, and professional workers concerned with identification and control of insect pests, will find this comprehensive account an indispensable handbook and source of reference.

Agricultural Insect Pests of the Tropics and Their Control

Agricultural Insect Pests of the Tropics and Their Control
Author: Dennis S. Hill
Publisher:
Total Pages: 516
Release: 1975
Genre: Insect pests
ISBN:

Principles and methods of pest control; Biological control of insect pests in Africa; Chemical control of insect pests; Pests descriptions, biology and control measures; Major tropical crops and their pests.

Insect Pests in Tropical Forestry

Insect Pests in Tropical Forestry
Author: F. R. Wylie
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2012
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845936361

"The management of tropical forest ecosystems is essential to the health of the planet. This book addresses forest insect pest problems across the world's tropics, addressing the pests' ecology, impact and possible approaches for their control. Fully updated, this second edition also includes discussions of new areas of interest including climate change, invasive species, forest health and plant clinics. This work is an indispensible resource for students, researchers and practitioners of forestry, ecology, pest management and entomology in tropical and subtropical countries."--pub. desc.

Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management
Author: D. P. Abrol
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2012
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845938089

Providing a critical evaluation of the management strategies involved in ecologically-based pest management, this book presents a balanced overview of environmentally safe and ecologically sound approaches. Topics covered include biological control with fungi and viruses, conservation of natural predators, use of botanicals and how effective pest management can help promote food security. In the broader context of agriculture, sustainability and environmental protection, the book provides a multidisciplinary and multinational perspective on integrated pest management useful to researchers in entomology, crop protection, environmental sciences and pest management.

Pests of Crops in Warmer Climates and Their Control

Pests of Crops in Warmer Climates and Their Control
Author: Dennis S. Hill
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 708
Release: 2008-07-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1402067380

This is a textbook providing basic data about the crop pests and the damage they inflict throughout the tropics and sub-tropics. Each major pest is illustrated by either a line drawing or a photograph, and sometimes the damage can also be seen. A world distribution map is provided for each species. Control measures tend to be general rather than very specific. Most of the pests are insects and mites, but some nematodes, molluscs, birds and mammals are included.

Insect Pests of Rice

Insect Pests of Rice
Author: M. D. Pathak
Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Total Pages: 88
Release: 1994
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9712200280

Tropical Fruit Pests and Pollinators

Tropical Fruit Pests and Pollinators
Author: Jorge E. Peña
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2002
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780851994345

Insects and other pests cause major economic damage on fruit crops in the tropics. However, some insects are beneficial and have a role in pollinating flowers and thus enabling a fruit set. This book, written by leading authors from around the world, reviews the injurious and beneficial organisms and how they might be controlled to enhance fruit production and quality.

Climate Change and Agriculture Worldwide

Climate Change and Agriculture Worldwide
Author: Emmanuel Torquebiau
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2015-10-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9401774625

In recent years, especially with the approach of the 21st Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris in late 2015, the number of publications, conferences and meetings on climate change has been growing exponentially. Yet uncertainties remain concerning rural tropical areas where models are forecasting the onset of multiple disorders and trends are unclear. Meanwhile, the impact of climate change on the poorest communities is regularly documented, often prompting alarmist reactions. How can food security be achieved while adapting to and mitigating climate change? What are the main threats to agriculture in developing countries? How do farmers in these countries cope with the threats? What does agricultural research propose? What options have yet to be investigated? A broad scope of scientific research is underway to address these challenges. Diverse solutions are available, including new agricultural practices, water management, agricultural waste recycling, diagnosis of emerging diseases, payment for ecosystem services, etc. Gaining insight into the financial and political mechanisms that underlie international climate negotiations is also essential to design practical ways to deal with climate issues and meet sustainable development requirements in collaboration with farmers. This book pools the wealth of experience of dozens of researchers and development officers from a range of disciplines. We have focused on making it detailed, accurate and hopefully easy to read for researchers, students and all other informed readers.