Destructive and useful insects : their habits and control
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Destructive and useful insects : their habits and control
McGraw-Hill, c1993
5th ed
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"The first and second editions by C.L. Metcalf and W.P. Flint."
Rev. ed. of: Destructive and useful instects / R.L. Metcalf 4th ed. c1962
Includes bibliographical references and index
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This revised and updated fifth edition emphasizes the movement away from heavy reliance on polluting and toxic chemicals to an ecologically-based strategy of integrated pest management (IPM). The book describes more than 600 important insect pests. Features include a detailed life history of each insect; field keys for species identification; properties and uses of pesticides; microbial insecticides, attractants, and repellents; comprehensive coverage of biological control, chemical ecology, and host-plant resistance; and important references to scientific literature.
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