E-Book, Englisch, 272 Seiten
McPherson Stink Bugs of Economic Importance in America North of Mexico
Erscheinungsjahr 2010
ISBN: 978-1-4200-4242-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
E-Book, Englisch, 272 Seiten
ISBN: 978-1-4200-4242-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
Many scientists have reported an extensive amount of information on the biology, life history, and damage potential of stink bugs. However, this information is scattered among numerous journals, periodicals, and other publications. Stink Bugs of Economic Importance in America North of Mexico brings together the applied and nonapplied literature in one complete and concise format.
The book gives you:
- Section by section discussions of various economic stink bug species and damage to individual crops
- Separate tables of host plants organized by common name, scientific name, and family name
- General biology for each economic stink bug species
- Strategies for the control of destructive species
- Keys for identification of stink bug species
- Numerous unique line drawings
- Over 700 references on stink bug publications
Written by two top-notch researchers whose experience is complementary, the book examines these constant pests. The first comprehensive resource on this fascinating and destructive group of insects, Stink Bugs of Economic Importance in America North of Mexico provides you with a reference that you can use in the laboratory or in the field for easy identification of pentatomids.
Zielgruppe
Entomologists, General Biologists, Agronomists, Plant Pathologists, Crop Protection Specialists, Crop Consultants, and Producers
Autoren/Hrsg.
Weitere Infos & Material
General Introduction to Stink Bugs
Major Crops Attacked
Superfamily Pentatomoidea Leach: Keys for Identification and Introduction to Pest Species
Nezara viridula
Euschistus spp.
Acrosternum hilare
Oebalus spp.
Chlorochroa
Murgantia histrionica
Piezodorus guildinii
Thyanta spp.
Management Tactics for Stink Bugs
References
Tables
Appendix
Index