Review of Invertebrate Biological Control Agents Introduced into Europe
Esther Gerber
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Description for Review of Invertebrate Biological Control Agents Introduced into Europe
Hardback. The book summarizes key information on 176 IBCAs released against 58 target pests, and includes a summary chapter on releases in Europe over the past 110 years. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; PST; TVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 164 x 241 x 18. Weight in Grams: 562.
This book provides an overview of all documented releases of exotic (non-European) invertebrate biological control agents into the environment in Europe and summarizes key information on the target species as well as on the biological control agent released. It covers the period from 1897 to the end of 2009 and is largely based on the BIOCAT database, which contains records of the introduction of insect natural enemies, namely parasitoids and predators, for the control of insect pests worldwide. The content is covered in four sections: Introduction and Summary; European Insect Biocontrol Agents Released in Europe; Weed Control; and Discussion. Providing ... Read more
This book provides an overview of all documented releases of exotic (non-European) invertebrate biological control agents into the environment in Europe and summarizes key information on the target species as well as on the biological control agent released. It covers the period from 1897 to the end of 2009 and is largely based on the BIOCAT database, which contains records of the introduction of insect natural enemies, namely parasitoids and predators, for the control of insect pests worldwide. The content is covered in four sections: Introduction and Summary; European Insect Biocontrol Agents Released in Europe; Weed Control; and Discussion. Providing ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
CABI Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
561g
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Wallingford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781786390790
SKU
V9781786390790
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About Esther Gerber
Esther Gerber is with Longo Mai, Switzerland. Urs Schaffner is with CABI, Switzerland.
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