Controlling invertebrate pests in agriculture [

Controlling Invertebrate Pests in Agriculture discusses the principles of pest management and relates this to historical methods as well as current and future directions. It describes current practice, the concept of agricultural ecosystems, the role of pesticides and cultural control options. A sep...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Page, Jessica (Author), Horne, Paul A. [ (Paul Anthony)] , 1956- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: Collingwood, Victoria : CSIRO Publishing , c2012
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Agricultural ecosystems
  • 2. Pesticides
  • 3. Pest species
  • 4. Beneficial species (biological control agents)
  • 5. Cultural controls
  • 6. Integrating control measures to maximise degree of control
  • 7. Changes in scientific assessment
  • 8. Examples of changing pest management