Insect Predators in Pest Management 1st Edition

Insect Predators in Pest Management, 1st Edition

Capture a new perspective on sustainable crop protection with this authoritative guide to using insect predators as frontline allies in pest management. Ideal for growers, extension agents, entomologists, and students, this volume presents practical strategies that bridge science and field action.

Explore clear, science-backed explanations of predator ecology, behavior, and deployment within integrated pest management (IPM) systems. You’ll find approachable discussions on identifying key beneficial insects, conserving natural enemies, augmentative release techniques, and monitoring methods that reduce reliance on chemical pesticides. The text emphasizes outcomes—lower pest pressure, enhanced crop yield, and improved environmental health—making it relevant across horticulture, row crops, greenhouse production, and urban pest control.

Written with real-world application in mind, the book includes regionally adaptable guidance for temperate and tropical climates and is useful for practitioners across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Australia. Whether you manage vineyards, vegetable farms, orchards, or turf, the principles of biological control and conservation of natural enemies translate into measurable benefits for sustainable agriculture and integrated crop protection programs.

Practical, concise, and contemporary, this 1st Edition is both a classroom resource and a field manual—designed to support decision-making, reduce input costs, and foster biodiversity on working landscapes. If you’re committed to effective, ecologically sound pest management, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools to implement predator-based solutions confidently.

Order your copy today and bring expert, actionable biological control strategies to your pest management toolbox.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.