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Elements of Entomology (Hardcover)
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Elements of Entomology (Hardcover)
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Acquiring knowledge about different aspects of entomology is of
vital importance in adopting appropriate measures for the control
of pests and also for utilizing the beneficial insects for the
benefits of man. This book deals with the basic concepts of
entomology, which include: - Morphology, anatomy, adaptation and
classification of insects, especially the parasitic ones, which do
harm to plants, livestock and even to man. Economic role of insects
with special reference to productive ones such as, honeybee, silk
worm and lac insect as well as beneficial ones such as,
parasitoids, predators pollinators etc. Pest management that covers
usage of various plant protection chemicals, plant protection
equipments, toxicology of pesticides, compatibility of pesticides
etc. Non-insect pests viz., nematodes and mites, their economic
role and control measures. The text is substantiated with many
fine, hand-drawn figures and illustrations that will help better
understanding of the text. The book, which is primarily intended
for the undergraduate students of agriculture, will be of use to
the postgraduate students of agriculture, to the officials working
in the department of agriculture, especially those involved in
plant protection work and also to the elite public who are
interested in scientific agriculture.
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