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Book Title: Plant based pesticides. Microbial pesticides.Biological control. Cultural control and transgenics. Pheromones, attractants and repellents.
The farmers in developing countries are now renewing interest in approaches such as biological control, biopesticides and cultural practices to control insect pests. However, these non-chemical methods are not popularized among farmers in developing countries. These ecofriendly methods will play an important role in pest management in future, since they will bring about sustainable development, Systematic approach is required to develop and adapt the ecofriendly ...
Integrated Pest Management strategies have gained increased attention in recent years as potential means of reducing commodity losses to pests. IPM strategies have also reduced reliance on chemical pest control and thus are fostering long-term sustainability of agricultural systems. Irrespective of the new methods of pest control, we are losing more than 30% due to insect pests and diseases. This volume covers different articles relating to pest management ...
Natural and applied biological control tactics are important in successful management of pest populations. It is well known that natural enemies of insect pests play a key role in biotic balance, reducing levels of pest population below those causing economic injury. Most of the synthetic chemicals decimate the beneficial parasitoids and predators. The value of biocontrol is now well recognized particularly in the context of environmental protection as well as ...
Many pest control measures have been employed in recent years. Many of the insect pests have developed resistance to many pesticides. Besides this, indiscriminate use of various pesticides has resulted in environmental degradation and health hazards. This book throws new light on alternative technologies to control insect pests. Scientists from different institutions from all over India have provided various biotechnology based techniques and other means to ...
Ecology and Environment deals with the systematic study of our environment and our place in it. it integrates information from biology, chemistry, geography, agriculture and other fields. It is holistic. It makes us get involved and try to do something about the problems we have created. This book contails the basics of environment and its diversified manifestation. The book is divided into thirteen chapters making it easy for ...