Field Manual of Techniques in Invertebrate Pathology (2nd Ed., 2nd ed. 2007)
Application and Evaluation of Pathogens for Control of Insects and other Invertebrate Pests

Coordinators: Lacey Lawrence A., Kaya Harry K.

Language: English

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Field manual of techniques in invertebrate pathology: Application & evaluation of pathogens for control of insects & other invertebrate pests (2nd Ed.)
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868 p. · 19.3x26 cm · Paperback

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Field manual of techniques in invertebrate pathology: Application & evaluation of pathogens for control of insects & other invertebrate pests (2nd Ed.)
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868 p. · 19.5x26 cm · Hardback

This field manual is designed to provide background and instruction on a broad spectrum of techniques and their use in the evaluation of entomopathogens in the field. The second edition provides updated information and includes two additional chapters and 12 new contributors. The intended audience includes researchers, graduate students, practitioners of integrated pest management (IPM), regulators and those conducting environmental impact studies of entomopathogens.

Dedication. List of contributors. Preface. Section I: Introduction. I-1 Introduction to Microbial Control; H.K. Kaya, L.A. Lacey. I-2 Theory and Practice of Microbial Insecticide Application; A.C. Chapple et al. Section II: Statistical Considerations. II-1 Experimental Design: Statistical Considerations and Analysis; J.F. Campbell, S.P. Wraight. Section III: Application Equipment. III-1 Ground based Application Equipment; R.P. Bateman et al. III-2 Conventional Application Equipment: Aerial Application; K. Mierzejewski et al.. III-3 Dissemination of Beneficial Microbial Agents by Insects; F.E. Vega et al. Section IV: Overview of Pathogen Groups. IV-1 Viruses; J.S. Cory, H.F. Evans. IV-2 Bacteria; S.F. Garczynski, J.P. Siegel. IV-3 Entomopathogenic Microsporidia; L.F. Solter, J.J. Becnel. IV-4 Fungi; S.P. Wraight et al.. IV-5 Nematodes; A.M. Koppenhöfer. Section V: Naturally Occurring Pathogens. V-1 Documentation of Naturally Occuring Pathogens and their Impact in Agroecosystems; D.C. Steinkraus. V-2 Assessing Impact of Naturally-Occuring Pathogens of Forest Insects; J.S. Elkinton, J. Burand. Section VI: Exotic Pathogens. VI-1 Introduction of Exotic Pathogens and Documentation of Their Establishment and Impact; A.E. Hajek et al. Section VII: Evaluation of Entomopathogens in Specific systems. VII-1 Application and Evaluation of Entomopathogens in Potato; S.P. Wraight et al.. VII-2 Application and Evaluation of Entomopathogens in Crucifers and Cucurbits; J.D. Vandenberg et al. VII-3 Microbial Control of Insect Pests of Corn; L.C. Lewis et al.VII-4 Evaluation of Microbial Agents against Rice Pests; W.C. Rice, H.Y. Choo. VII-5 Microbial Control of Insect Pests of Soybeans; F. Moscardi. VII-6 Microbial Insecticide Application and Evaluation: Cotton; D.C. Steinkraus. VII-7 Mushroom Pests; P.S. Grewal. VII-8 Techniques for Testing Microbials for Control of Arthropod Pests in Greenhouses; H.D. Burges. VII-9 Forest Defoliators; K. van Frankenhuyzen et al.. VII-10 Microbial Control of Wood-Boring Insects Attacking Forest and Shade Trees; A.E. Hajek, L.S. Bauer. VII-11 Microbial Control of Lepidopteran Pests of Apple Orchards; L.A. Lacey et al.. VII-12 Microbial Control of Insect Pests of Stone Fruit and Nuts; D.I. Shapiro-Ilan et al. VII-13 Application and Evaluation of Entomopathogens for Citrus Pest Control; C.W. McCoy et al. VII-14 Small Fruits; S.R. Booth et al. VII-15 Application and Evaluation of Entomopathogens for Control of Pest Insects in Mint; R.E. Berry. VII-16 Insect and Mite Control on Nursery and Landscape Plants with Entomopathogens; D.J. Bruck et al. VII-17 Grasshoppers and Locusts; G.D. Inglis et al. VII-18 Lawn, Turf and Grassland Pests; M.G. Klein et al. VII-19 Application and Evaluation of Entomopathogens for Managing Insects in Stored Products; J.C. Lord et al. VII-20 Microbial Control of Urban Pests – Cockroaches, Ants and Termites; R.J. Milner, R.M. Pereira. VII-21 Application and Evaluation of Entomopathogens for Control of Livestock and Poultry Pests; D.E. Pinnock, B.A. Mullens. VII-22 Microbial Control of Mosquitoes and Black Flies; O. Skovmand et al. VII-23 Terrestrial Mollusc Pests; M.J. Wilson. Section VIII: Transgenic

Provides researchers, IPM practitioners, and graduate students with techniques and practical guidance for the study and optimal use of invertebrate pathogens in a variety of settings

Covers many topics including the theory and practice of microbial insecticide application, experimental design, ground based and aerial application equipment, overviews of the individual of pathogen groups, classical biological control, transgenic plants, resistance to insect pathogens, and guidelines for evaluating pathogens on non-target organisms

The only book on the market that offers diverse theoretical and practical aspects of application and evaluation of invertebrate pathogens for control of invertebrate pests (insects, mites, mollusks) in a variety of agroecosystems, in public health, and against ornamental, urban and veterinary pests

Provides step by step procedures written by an international group of experts for the use of invertebrate pathogens in pest control and furnishes the tools required for planning experiments and for the implementation of control programs