Editors:
- Covers use of arthropod-specific pathogens for control and eradication of invasive arthropod species
- Basic concepts are covered as well as societal and environmental concerns which can be of major importance when implementing this approach
- The majority of the book is composed of chapters describing different invasive species that have been targeted with entomopathogens for eradication and control, using a range of strategies, in many cases with excellent results
- The only compilation to date on use of microbial control agents to address the ever-increasing problems caused by invasive arthropods
Part of the book series: Progress in Biological Control (PIBC, volume 6)
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Table of contents (18 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Introduction
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Front Matter
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Ecological Considerations
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Front Matter
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Control
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Front Matter
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About this book
This book offers a diverse presentation about use of arthropod-specific pathogens for control and eradication of invasive arthropod species. Basic concepts supporting use of pathogens for microbial control are covered as well as societal and environmental concerns. The major functional issues faced when utilizing pathogens for control of invasive arthropods are discussed in the context of case studies. The majority of the book is composed of chapters describing different invasive species that have been targeted with entomopathogens for control, using diverse strategies, in many cases with excellent results. These examples cover urban, agricultural and forestry situations, providing an overview of the issues that use of insect pathogens can present.
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Editors and Affiliations
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Dept. Entomology, Cornell University, Ithaca, USA
Ann E. Hajek
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AgResearch Ltd. Biocontrol Biosecurity & Bioprocessing Lincoln Research Centre, New Zealand
Travis R. Glare, Maureen O’Callaghan
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Use of Microbes for Control and Eradication of Invasive Arthropods
Editors: Ann E. Hajek, Travis R. Glare, Maureen O’Callaghan
Series Title: Progress in Biological Control
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-8560-4
Publisher: Springer Dordrecht
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2009
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4020-8559-8Published: 29 October 2008
Softcover ISBN: 978-90-481-7910-7Published: 28 October 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4020-8560-4Published: 21 October 2008
Series ISSN: 1573-5915
Series E-ISSN: 2543-0076
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVI, 366
Topics: Invertebrates, Zoology, Agriculture, Microbiology, Animal Ecology, Ecosystems