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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      05 June 2012
      12 February 2004
      ISBN:
      9780511811838
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511811838
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      Life Sciences, Evolutionary Biology, Zoology
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    Natural Enemies: An Introduction to Biological Control gives a thorough grounding in the biological control of arthropods, vertebrates, weeds and plant pathogens through use of natural enemies. The book is intended for students, professionals, and others wishing tolearn the basics of biological control. Ann Hajek discusses the reasons why biological control is used, describes different use strategies and associated safety issues, as well as how best to integrate biological control with other types of pest management. She goes on to describe the basic biology of the different types of natural enemies, and gives examples of successful biological control programs. Throughout this book, the ecological relationships that make control possible are emphasised, and the major strategies for the use of different types of natural enemies detailed, with discussions of the specific conditions under which each strategy is successful in controlling pests.

    Reviews

    '… a nicely written and illustrated book on biological control …'

    Source: Journal of Insect Conservation

    'It is a book that is designed to take the reader through the value, uses and approaches to biological control, emphasising each point with clearly described examples. And this it does very well indeed.'

    Leonard G. Copping Source: Pest Management Science

    'The strength of the text, in my opinion, lies in the enthusiasm for the organisms, especially the entomophagous fungi with which Hajek is so familiar.'

    Source: Ecology

    '… a remarkable textbook that she has left no member of this community out: from vertebrates to pathogens. The text is written in a very accessible language appropriate for students whose primary focus may not be entomology or biological control.'

    Source: Natural Entomologist

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