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We depend on agriculture for food, feed, and fiber, making it an essen tial part of our economy. Many people take agriculture for granted whi le voicing concern over adverse effects of agricultural production pra ctices on the environment. Insect Pest Management presents a balanced overview of environmentally safe and ecologically sound practices for managing insects. This book covers specific ecological measures, envi ronmentally acceptable physical control measures, use of chemical pest icides, and a detailed account of agronomic and other cultural practic es. It also includes a chapter on...

Pest and disease management continues to challenge the agricultural co mmunity. The rise in new pest and crop problems juxtaposed with public concern over pesticide use and more stringent environmental regulatio ns creates the need for today's agricultural producers to stay current with new technologies for producing quality crops profitably. Biologi cal and Biotechnological Control of Insect Pests presents an overview of alternative measures to traditional pest management practices, util izing biological control and biotechnology.