Pheromones of Non-Lepidopteran Insects Associated with Agricultural Plants

by Jim Hardie, Albert K Minks

Overview

Insect pheromones were first identified in the late 1950s, and much research has been directed to their potential as pest controlling agents. The initial research focused on butterflies and moths because of their significance as agricultural pests, but other insect orders are now being studied as well. Here, leading researchers survey this current work, filling a gap in the literature. Topics include termites, grasshoppers, aphids, scale insects, sawflies, beetles, midges, fruit flies, and bees. The volume is a valuable resource for students and researchers in entomology and crop science.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780851993454
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	09/01/1999
Series:	CABI Series
Pages:	480
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.75(h) x (d)

About the Author

Imperial College at Silwood Park

Research Institute for Plant Protection (IPO-DLO), Wageningen

Editorial Reviews

"Since insect pheromones were identified in the late 1950s and research began on exploiting the potent behavior-modifying chemicals as pest control agents, most of the attention has been paid to moths, the most serious agricultural pests worldwide. Here scientists survey the more recent research into other insect orders and evaluate its potential application for pest control. They report on the history and current progress in elucidating the biology and the chemistry, initiated or envisioned control strategies, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, stored products, and other aspects. They discuss fruit flies, gall midges, scarab beetles, weevils, aphids, termites, phytophagous bugs, termites, and other pests. They also discuss beneficial insects, including predators, parasitoids and their hosts, and bees."—SciTech Book News

"This book presents research from leading outhorities on the most important insect groups (other than Lepidopetra) detailing the current progress of research within these groups."—Entomological News

From the Publisher

Since insect pheromones were identified in the late 1950s and research began on exploiting the potent behavior-modifying chemicals as pest control agents, most of the attention has been paid to moths, the most serious agricultural pests worldwide. Here scientists survey the more recent research into other insect orders and evaluate its potential application for pest control. They report on the history and current progress in elucidating the biology and the chemistry, initiated or envisioned control strategies, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, stored products, and other aspects. They discuss fruit flies, gall midges, scarab beetles, weevils, aphids, termites, phytophagous bugs, termites, and other pests. They also discuss beneficial insects, including predators, parasitoids and their hosts, and bees. Distributed by Oxford U. Press. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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