This book covers information on one of the most important biocontrol agents that are effective in controling insect pests of crops. It deals with important insect parasitic groups followed by specific group of parasitoids. The book addresses unique and modern aspects of why insect-pest management is necessary and what are different parastoids (Parasitic Insect Groups) helpful in the pest management, reduce the crop yield losses and ultimately increase the crop productivity. The proposed book presents a comprehensive account of beneficial insect parasitoids that would be useful for researchers in the area of entomology, agricultural and zoology. Salient Features: 1. Encompass all major aspects of parasitoids in pest management 2. Presents a unique combination on different insect parasitoids for the insect pest management with emphasis on their taxonomic position, status, different groups, mass production and their use in pest biocontrol 3. Covers information on one of the most important biocontrol agents, which are most effective in the biocontrol of insect pests of crops 4. Discusses modern aspects of why insect pest management is necessary and what are different parastoids (parasitic insect groups) 5. Discusses most effective biocontrol of insect pests of crops

Book Information
ISBN 9781032406701
Author Omkar
Format Hardback
Page Count 352
Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 178g