For large-scale agroecosystems, patterns of pest population increases (graded increases or abrupt outbreaks) and declines (graded suppression or abrupt crashes)
"Focusing on the worlds major plant-based food crops this important book reviews arthropod pest management practice in large-scale agroecosystems from the field
The world relies on very few crop and animal species for agriculture and to supply its food needs. In recent decades, there has been increased appreciation of t
Pest management has long been a problem for farmers worldwide and new techniques are continually being developed to reduce the adverse effects of pest populatio
Widespread use of broad-spectrum chemical pesticides has revolutionized pest management. But there is growing concern about environmental contamination and huma