Entomology: Insect Ecology and Concepts of IPM

This book examines applied entomology principles covering insect classification, economic importance, and pest management strategies. It studies honey bee significance, apiary management, and pollination roles alongside insect ecology principles and population dynamics. Investigation covers integrated pest management techniques incorporating cultural, biological, and chemical control methods, and includes:

• Comprehensive introduction to entomology covering fundamental principles, economic classification of insects, and contributions of key scientists in the field
• Detailed examination of applied entomology principles including beneficial and harmful insects with emphasis on crop pests, pollinators, and disease carriers
• Investigation of honey bee significance covering apiary management, cross-pollination roles, bee products, and impact of agricultural inputs on bee activity
• Analysis of insect ecology principles including abiotic and biotic factors, population dynamics, pest surveillance techniques, and forecasting methodologies
• Study of integrated pest management strategies incorporating cultural, mechanical, biological, and legislative control methods with host plant resistance mechanisms

This title has been co-published with Elite Publishing House. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in India.