Text Book of Applied Entomology
Author : K. P. Srivastava
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 28,53 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Entomology
ISBN :
Handbook of Agricultural Entomology
Author : Helmut F. van Emden
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 43,52 MB
Release : 2013-01-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 1118469593
Book Description
Handbook of Agricultural Entomology by Helmut van Emden is a landmark publication for students and practitioners of entomology applied to agriculture and horticulture. It can be used as a reference and as a general textbook. The book opens with a general introduction to entomology and includes coverage of the major insects (and mites) that cause harm to crops, livestock and humans. The important beneficial species are also included. Organisms are described in a classification of insect Orders and Families. The emphasis is on morphological characters of major taxonomic divisions, “spot characters” for the recognition of Families, and the life histories, damage symptoms and economic importance of the various pest species. The book is beautifully illustrated in full colour with more than 400 figures showing both the organisms and the damage caused to plants with diagnostic characters indicated by arrows. Coverage is world-wide and includes much material stemming from the vast personal experience of the author. A companion website with additional resources is available at www.wiley.com/go/vanemden/agriculturalentomology
A Textbook Of Applied Entomology
Author : Dr. Kamal Saini
Publisher : Academic Guru Publishing House
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 42,47 MB
Release : 2024-02-06
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 8197018243
Book Description
An authoritative and thorough resource, "A Textbook of Applied Entomology" explores the intriguing realm of insects and how they interact with people, plants, and the environment. This textbook is an essential resource for entomology students, researchers, and professionals due to its clear and precise writing. At its outset, the book provides a thorough grounding in entomological fundamentals, covering topics such as the anatomy, physiology, behaviour, and ecology of insects. The astonishing variety of insect life is laid bare to the reader, who also learns about the evolutionary changes that have made it possible for insects to survive in almost every environment on the planet. "A Textbook of Applied Entomology" expands upon this foundational knowledge by delving into the many real-world fields that make use of entomology. This book delves into the many ways in which insects impact human culture and the natural world, including their use in agriculture, medicine, forensics, and urban areas. The textbook's focus on practical entomology is one of its strongest points. In this book, readers will discover how entomological research is helping with real-world problems including sustainable agriculture, pest control, disease prevention, and biodiversity conservation. Readers will acquire the knowledge and abilities necessary to address difficult problems in entomology via the use of case studies, examples, and practical activities.
Entomology and Pest Management
Author : Larry P. Pedigo
Publisher : Waveland Press
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 43,85 MB
Release : 2021-03-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1478647132
Book Description
Larry Pedigo and Marlin Rice have produced the top pest management textbook on the market for decades. New co-author Rayda Krell has helped bring the book into the twenty-first century. The successful core concepts of the book—understanding pests in their environment and using an ecological approach to combat them—remain as robust as ever. Features that instructors have come to rely on have been retained, including insect diagnostic boxes with detailed information on important species and species groups and an appendix with keys to major insect orders. New material on genetically modified plant species and regional pest technologies complement concepts in basic and applied entomology. Taxonomies and systematics of insects have been updated throughout the book.
Applied Entomology
Author : Henry Torsey Fernald
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,3 MB
Release : 1952
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Aquatic Entomology
Author : Jill Lancaster
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 31,98 MB
Release : 2013-06-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 0199573220
Book Description
The book is a comprehensive text on all aspects of the biology of aquatic insects around the world. This fauna comprises many thousands of species that previously lacked a dedicated reference text.
Introduction to General and Applied Entomology, 3rd Ed.
Author : V.B. Awasthi
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 37,87 MB
Release : 2016-01-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9387307379
Book Description
This text book aims at to provide an up to date, general and applied account of Entomology which is written in a simple and lucid language keeping in view the syllabi of Entomology in M.Sc. Zoology & M.Sc. (Ag.) of various Indian Universities. The book will also be useful to those who are preparing for competitive examinations conducted by various central & state Government agencies for recruitment. The book is equally useful to those dealing with pests and pest control. It is hoped the book will be useful not only to students but also to agriculturist, horticulturist, foresters, veterinary and clinical doctors and laymen dealing with pest control.
Fundamentals of Entomology
Author : Richard J. Elzinga
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 16,82 MB
Release : 1981
Category : Science
ISBN :
Book Description
The arthropod plan; The insect externally; The insect internally; Development and specialization; Ecology; Behavior; From solitary to social; Parasitism by insects; Insects, plants, and humans; Classification; Making an insect collection.
Medical and Veterinary Entomology
Author : Gary R. Mullen
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 646 pages
File Size : 19,87 MB
Release : 2009-04-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080919693
Book Description
Medical and Veterinary Entomology, Second Edition, has been fully updated and revised to provide the latest information on developments in entomology relating to public health and veterinary importance. Each chapter is structured with the student in mind, organized by the major headings of Taxonomy, Morphology, Life History, Behavior and Ecology, Public Health and Veterinary Importance, and Prevention and Control. This second edition includes separate chapters devoted to each of the taxonomic groups of insects and arachnids of medical or veterinary concern, including spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks. Internationally recognized editors Mullen and Durden include extensive coverage of both medical and veterinary entomological importance. This book is designed for teaching and research faculty in medical and veterinary schools that provide a course in vector borne diseases and medical entomology; parasitologists, entomologists, and government scientists responsible for oversight and monitoring of insect vector borne diseases; and medical and veterinary school libraries and libraries at institutions with strong programs in entomology. Follows in the tradition of Herm's Medical and Veterinary Entomology The latest information on developments in entomology relating to public health and veterinary importance Two separate indexes for enhanced searchability: Taxonomic and Subject New to this edition: Three new chapters Morphological Adaptations of Parasitic Arthropods Forensic Entomology Molecular Tools in Medical and Veterinary Entomology 1700 word glossary Appendix of Arthropod-Related Viruses of Medical-Veterinary Importance Numerous new full-color images, illustrations and maps throughout
Medical Entomology
Author : B.F. Eldridge
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 723 pages
File Size : 30,72 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 940116472X
Book Description
This book is designed primarily as a textbook for graduate and postgraduate courses in Medical, Public Health and Veterinary Entomology. Its uniqueness is that its emphasis is on disease as opposed to arthropods. It includes general discussions of epidemiology, transmission, disease control, vector control and disease surveillance. In addition, it contains chapters oriented towards the many specific arthropod-borne diseases. Furthermore, the book discusses the many direct impacts that parasitic insects have on human and animal health. The arthropods themselves are dealt with in two introductory chapters.
