Field Crop Arthropod Pests of Economic Importance

Field Crop Arthropod Pests of Economic Importance presents detailed descriptions of the biology and ecology of important arthropod pest of selected global field crops. Standard management options for insect pest control on crops include biological, non-chemical, and chemical approaches. However, because agricultural crops face a wide range of insect pests throughout the year, it can prove difficult to find a simple solution to insect pest control in many, if not most, cropping systems. A whole-farm or integrated pest management approach combines cultural, natural, and chemical controls to maintain insect pest populations below levels that cause economic damage to the crop. This practice requires accurate species identification and thorough knowledge of the biology and ecology of the target organism. Integration and effective use of various control components is often enhanced when the target organism is correctly identified, and its biology and ecology are known. This book provides a key resource toward that identification and understanding. Students and professionals in agronomy, insect detection and survey, and economic entomology will find the book a valuable learning aid and resource tool. Review Succinct descriptions provide information on field crops under attack and information to aid in identifying and addressing the primary arthropod pest From the Back Cover <p><i>Field Crop Arthropod Pests of Economic Importance</i> presents detailed descriptions of the biology and ecology of important arthropod pest of selected global field crops.</p> <p>Standard management options for insect pest control on crops include biological, non-chemical, and chemical approaches. However, because agricultural crops face a wide range of insect pests throughout the year, it can prove difficult to find a simple solution to insect pest control in many, if not most, cropping systems. A whole-farm or integrated pest management approach combines cultural, natural, and chemical controls to maintain insect pest populations below levels that cause economic damage to the crop. This practice requires accurate species identification and thorough knowledge of the biology and ecology of the target organism. Integration and effective use of various control components is often enhanced when the target organism is correctly identified, and its biology and ecology are known. This book provides a key resource toward that identification and understanding.</p> <p>Students and professionals in agronomy, insect detection and survey, and economic entomology will find the book a valuable learning aid and resource tool.</p> About the Author Dr. Peter A. Edde currently works at Altria Client Service LLC, Richmond, VA, USA. He leads efforts at addressing pest management issues and developing entomological solutions, and opportunities for all aspect of the business. His research has focused on using a multidisciplinary approach to address fundamental questions in insect behavior and olfaction with the objective to develop the tools required for biologically based management of field and storage insect pests. Dr. Edde also served as plant quarantine entomologist at the Federal Department of Agriculture, Nigeria. His PhD in entomology is from Oklahoma State University.