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Behavior of Insect Natural Enemies: Ecology and Applications in Biological Control provides a comprehensive guide to the mating, oviposition, predation, parasitism, competition, and foraging behavior of insect and mite natural enemies. With contributions from leading experts, the book is an essential resource for anyone with an interest in the fascinating world of insect behavior. Researchers in academia and industry can build upon the knowledge in this resource to investigate and develop novel biocontrol methods. Students, particularly graduate and postgraduate students, as well as lecturers in the fields of entomology, parasitology, zoology, and plant protection will also benefit from its fascinating information.Natural enemies of insects, consisting of predators, parasitoids, and pathogens, have attracted the attention of scientists and industry experts across the globe. Their unusual behaviors, from parasitism to cannibalism, exemplify a variety of biological behaviors and processes occurring within a balanced, yet complex ecosystem. They are ecofriendly and safe alternatives to pesticides yet still act as effective checks to pest populations. – Covers the behavior of natural enemies of insects and mites – Presents the full range of natural enemies, such as entomopathogens, parasitoids, and predators – Discusses the efficacy of natural enemies as pest management tools – Includes objectives and summary points in each chapter to aid in understanding key information

LangueenVersionlivre numériqueDate de sortie initiale01 février 2026Format ebookEPUB3

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Omkar

Deuxième rédacteur

Yaghoub Fathipour

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Science et nature

Biologie

Animaux

Insectes et invertébrés

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