Theoretical Approaches to Biological Control

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511542077

Biological control is the suppression of pest populations using predators, parasitoids and pathogens. Historically, biological control has largely been on a trial-and-error basis, and has failed more often than it has succeeded. However by developing theories based upon fundamental population principles and the biological characteristics of the pest and agent, we can gain a much better understanding of when and how to use biological control. This book gathers together recent theoretical developments and provides a balanced guide to the important issues that need to be considered in applying ecological theory to biological control. It will be a source of productive and stimulating thought for all those interested in pest management, theoretical ecology and population biology.

Review of the hardback:‘ … a timely volume, which covers all the recent debates related to biological control’

Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolotion

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv
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Contents
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List of contributors
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Preface
pp xi-xii
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Part I - Biological control theory: past and present
pp 1-2
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1 - The theoretical foundations of biological control
pp 3-21
- By Alan A. Berryman
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2 - Recent developments in theory for biological control of insect pests by parasitoids
pp 22-42
- By Cheryl J. Briggs, William W. Murdoch, Roger M. Nisbet
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3 - Models in biological control: a field guide
pp 43-68
- By Nigel D. Barlow
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Part II - Ecological considerations
pp 69-70
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4 - The uniformity and density of pest exploitation as guides to success in biological control
pp 71-88
- By Michael E. Hochberg, Robert D. Holt
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5 - Biological control of insect pests: a tritrophic perspective
pp 89-102
- By Nick J. Mills, Andrew P. Gutierrez
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6 - The case for indigenous generalists in biological control
pp 103-115
- By Gary C. Chang, Peter Kareiva
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7 - Why is the parasitoid Encarsia formosa so successful in controlling whiteflies?
pp 116-130
- By Joop C. Van Lenteren, Herman J. W. Van Roermund
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8 - Parasitoid adult nutritional ecology: implications for biological control
pp 131-151
- By Mark A. Jervis, Neil A. C. Kidd
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9 - Coexistence of multiple attractors and its consequences for a three-species food chain
pp 152-160
- By Liebe F. Cavalieri, Huseyin Koçak
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Part III - Spatial considerations
pp 161-162
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10 - Dynamics of spatially structured spider mite populations
pp 163-189
- By Sandra J. Walde, Gösta Nachman
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11 - Habitat fragmentation and biological control
pp 190-205
- By Teja Tscharntke, Andreas Kruess
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12 - Outbreaks of insects: a dynamic approach
pp 206-216
- By Alan Hastings
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Part IV - Genetic/evolutionary considerations
pp 217-218
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13 - Population dynamics and the evolutionary stability of biological control
pp 219-230
- By Robert D. Holt, Michael E. Hochberg, Michael Barfield
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14 - Genetic conflict in natural enemies: a review, and consequences for the biological control of arthropods
pp 231-258
- By Martha S. Hunter
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15 - The evolution of overexploitation and mutualism in plant–herbivore–predator interactions and its impact on population dynamics
pp 259-282
- By Maurice W. Sabelis, Minus Van Baalen, Jan Bruin, Martijn Egas, Vincent A. A. Jansen, Arne Janssen, Bas Pels
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16 - A Darwinian view of host selection and its practical implications
pp 283-304
- By Robert F. Luck, Leonard Nunney
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Part V - Microbes and pathogens
pp 305-306
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17 - The dynamics of insect–pathogen interactions
pp 307-326
- By H. Charles, J. Godfray, Cheryl J. Briggs
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18 - Host–pathogen–parasitoid systems
pp 327-348
- By Michael Begon, Steven M. Sait, David J. Thompson
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19 - Persistence of natural enemies of weeds and insect pests in heterogenous environments
pp 349-367
- By David W. Onstad, Edward A. Kornkven
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20 - Application of insect–pathogen models to biological control
pp 368-384
- By Matthew B. Thomas, Simon N. Wood, Veronica Solorzano
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21 - Dose–response relationships in biocontrol of plant disease and their use to define pathogen refuge size
pp 385-392
- By Kenneth B. Johnson
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