Over the past ten years an increasing number of field entomologists and farmers have recognized that conservation of natural enemies is important to effective b

This volume is a comprehensive treatment of how the principles of ecology and conservation biology can be used to maximize biological control. Conservation Biol

For many years the use of chemical agents such as pesticides and herbicides has been effective in controlling the many varieties of pests that infest both agric

This book enhances our understanding of biological control, integrating historical analysis, theoretical models and case studies in an ecological framework.

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