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Natural enemies of insects, consisting of predators, parasitoids, and pathogens, have attracted the attention of scientists and industry experts across the globe. Their unusual behaviors from parasitism to cannibalism, exemplifiy a variety of biological behaviors and processes occuring within a balanced, yet complex ecosystem. They are ecofriendly and safe alternatives to pesticides, yet still act as effective checks to pest populations. Behavior of Insect Natural Enemies: Ecology and Applications in Biological Control provides a comprehensive guide to the mating, oviposition, predation, parasitism, competition, and foraging behavior of insect natural enemies. A thorough understanding of these behaviors is essential for the development of novel, effective biological control strategies. With contributions from leading experts in the field, Behavior of Insect Natural Enemies is an essential resource for anyone with an interest in the fascinating world of insect behavior. Researchers in academia and industry can build upon the knowledge in this resource to investigate and develop novel biocontrol methods. Students, particularly graduate and post-graduate, as well as lecturers in the fields of entomology, parasitology, zoology and plant protection will also benefit from this fascinating reference.
Contents
Section I: General Behavior of Natural Enemies
1. Natural Enemies and IPM
2. Effective Insect Predators
3. Effective Parasitoids
4. Specialists vs Generalist Predators
5. Ecological and Evolutionary Forces Shaping the Foraging Behaviour of Predators
6. Foraging behaviour of predators
7. Mating and Oviposition Behaviour of Predators
8. Behavioural Responses of Natural Enemies to Host/Prey Defences
9. Foraging, Mating and Oviposition Behaviour of Parasitoids
10. Behaviour of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Affecting the Efficacy of Natural Enemies of Insect Pests
11. Behaviour of Entomopathogenic Viruses Affecting the Efficacy of Natural Enemies of Insect Pests
12. Behaviour of Entomopathogenic Bacteria Affecting the Efficacy of Natural Enemies of Insect Pests
13. Behaviour of Entomopathogenic Fungi Affecting the Efficacy of Natural Enemies of Insect Pests
14. Semiochemicals and Natural Enemies
15. Hyperparasitism and Superparasitism
16. Cannibalism in Natural Enemies
17. Intraguild Predation in Natural Enemies
Section II: Species-specific Characteristics and Behaviors
18. Behaviour of Trichogrammatid Parasitoids
19. Behaviour of Braconid Parasitoids
20. Behaviour of Ichneumonid Parasitoids
21. Behaviour of Tachinid Parasitoids
22. Behaviour of Chalcidoid Parasitoids
23. Behaviour of Predatory Wasps
24. Behaviour of Syrphid Predators
25. Behaviour of Reduviid Predators
26. Behaviour of Neuropteran Predators
27. Foraging Behaviour of Predatory Mites
28. Mating and Oviposition Behaviour of Predatory Mites
