Insect Resistance Management: Biology, Economics, and Prediction

Insect Resistance Management: Biology,Economics,and Prediction, the third edition, has been expanded to include three new chapters on African agriculture, genetic control of pests, and fitness costs of resistance. All remaining chapters have been updated to cover key scientific findings published since 2013, making it a valuable resource for entomologists, researchers, and policymakers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 580 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

The third edition of Insect Resistance Management: Biology,Economics, and Prediction, a comprehensive textbook on the subject, has been extensively revised and expanded to provide a more comprehensive coverage of the field. This edition includes three new chapters that delve into the unique challenges and opportunities in African agriculture, the genetic control of pests, and the fitness costs of resistance.

To ensure that the content remains up-to-date with the latest scientific developments, all remaining chapters have been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the most recent key findings published since 2013. The authors of this textbook, who are experts in various fields such as evolutionary biology, ecology, economics, epizootiology, statistics, modeling, IPM, and genetics, have brought their extensive knowledge and expertise to bear on this edition.

One of the key themes that remain central to this book is the importance of economics, IPM, pest behavior, and the behavior of humans implementing insect resistance management (IRM). These themes, which were first introduced in the previous editions, continue to be relevant in today's world, where the impact of insect pests on agriculture, public health, and the environment is increasingly significant.

The authors of this textbook have approached the subject by analyzing and synthesizing knowledge about a wide variety of species, landscapes, and stakeholder problems. This approach ensures that the book avoids reliance on dogma and provides a balanced and comprehensive perspective on the subject. It is designed to be a valuable resource for entomologists, as well as other professionals developing experiments, models, regulations, or public policy in the field of insect resistance management.

The third edition of Insect Resistance Management: Biology, Economics, and Prediction is an essential textbook for anyone interested in the field of insect resistance management. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the subject, covering key topics such as biology, economics, genetics, and IPM. With its expert authors and comprehensive coverage, this book is sure to be a valuable resource for years to come.

Weight: 1000g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128237878
Edition number: 3 ed