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Natural Enemies: An Introduction to Biological Control
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Natural Enemies: An Introduction to Biological Control Hardcover - 2004

by Ann E. Hajek


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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 to learn 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.

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Humans share the planet earth with some 10 million species of organisms.

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  • Title Natural Enemies: An Introduction to Biological Control
  • Author Ann E. Hajek
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 394
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Cambridge University Press
  • Date April 5, 2004
  • ISBN 9780521652957 / 0521652952
  • Weight 2.28 lbs (1.03 kg)
  • Dimensions 10 x 7.68 x 1.02 in (25.40 x 19.51 x 2.59 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Pests - Biological control, Weeds - Biological control
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2003055315
  • Dewey Decimal Code 632.96
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