Chitin and Benzoylphenyl Ureas

1. Front Matter

   Pages I-X

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2. Chitin and the fine structure of cuticles

   • R. H. Hackman

   Pages 1-32

3. Regulation of chitin synthesis: mechanisms and methods

   • Edwin P. Marks, Gordon B. Ward Jr.

   Pages 33-42

4. Interference with chitin biosynthesis in insects

   • E. Cohen

   Pages 43-73

5. Mode of action and insecticidal properties of diflubenzuron

   • A. C. Grosscurt, B. Jongsma

   Pages 75-99

6. Chitin biosynthesis after treatment with benzoylphenyl ureas

   • B. Mauchamp, O. Perrineau

   Pages 101-109

7. Structure-activity relationships of benzoylphenyl ureas

   • Takahiro Haga, Tadaaki Toki, Tohru Koyanagi, Ryuzo Nishiyama

   Pages 111-129

8. Toxicity of two benzoylphenyl ureas against insecticide resistant mealworms

   • I. Ishaaya, S. Yablonski

   Pages 131-140

9. Environmental Fate and Properties of 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(2,6-difluorobenzoyl)urea (Diflubenzuron, DIMILIN®)

   • Gary M. Booth, Daniel C. Alder, Milton L. Lee, Melvin W. Carter, Robert C. Whitmore, Robert E. Seegmiller

   Pages 141-204

10. Control of insect pests with benzoylphenyl ureas

    • A. Retnakaran, James E. Wright

    Pages 205-282

11. Potential of benzoylphenyl ureas in integrated pest management

    • J. Granett

    Pages 283-302

12. Back Matter

    Pages 303-309

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The opportunity to explore a developing new technology in a single biological system, chitin, from the molecular basis and with the inter­ relationship of the utilization of benzoylphenyl ureas in effective pest agroecosystem management strategies, represents a new evolution for integration of knowledge in this highly complex area. The degree of great progress and interest in the understanding of the interaction of chitin uItrastructures, biochemistry, and the unique ben­ zoylphenyl ureas attest to the timeliness of this effort. The purpose of the book that follows is to provide up-to-date and well illustrated details of current research knowledge including the latest of research results. The combination of the basic to the applied aspects rarely occurs specifically at the levels presented by the international contributors within. The original contributions composed the symposium "Chitin and Ben­ zoylphenyl Urea" organized by the co-editors at the International Con­ gress of Entomology in Hamberg, Germany, August 1984. We extend our appreciation to everyone who made the conference an outstanding success and highlight of the Congress, as well as making this book possible. We thank the authors, especially for their excellent international presenta­ tions, discussions, and preparation of the manuscripts. The knowledge evolved from many areas in chitin research, as well as the intricate com­ plexity of successful utilization of specific knowledge involving benzoylp­ henyl ureas in system management strategies for insects will continue to be in the forefront throughout the world's agroecosystems; and hopefully this book will enhance further research and development.

• biosynthesis
• environment
• environmental fate
• insecticide
• insects
• iron
• pest management
• regulation
• structure
• synthesis
• toxicity
• urea

• Agriculture Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, USA

  James E. Wright

• Forest Pest Management Institute, Canadian Forestry Service, Sault Ste, Marid, Canada

  Arthur Retnakaran

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