A colour handbook of biological control in plant protection - Neil Helyer

This colour handbook, now in softcover for the first time, is designed to help the reader anticipate and recognise specific problems of pest management and then resolve them using the natural enemies of pests insects, mites and diseases. An introductory section describes the impact on predator–prey relationships and population dynamics of host species environments for arable, orchard and protected plants. The main sections on pest profiles, beneficial species and entomopathogens provide a pest identification guide and concise text dealing with species characteristics, life cycle, damage symptoms, plant/pest association and influence on growing practices. The text is illustrated throughout by over 300 colour photographs of the highest quality. The handbook will be a valuable reference guide for professional, academic and lay readers growers, farmers, consultants, scientists and students.