Description
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 and mite natural enemies. With contributions from leading experts, the book 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 postgraduate students, as well as lecturers in the fields of entomology, parasitology, zoology, and plant protection will also benefit from its fascinating information.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, exemplify a variety of biological behaviors and processes occurring within a balanced, yet complex ecosystem. They are ecofriendly and safe alternatives to pesticides yet still act as effective checks to pest populations.- Covers the behavior of natural enemies of insects and mites- Presents the full range of natural enemies, such as entomopathogens, parasitoids, and predators- Discusses the efficacy of natural enemies as pest management tools- Includes objectives and summary points in each chapter to aid in understanding key information
Table of Contents
Section I: General Behavior of Natural Enemies1. Natural Enemies and IPM2. Effective Insect Predators3. Effective Parasitoids4. Specialists vs Generalist Predators5. Ecological and Evolutionary Forces Shaping the Foraging Behaviour of Predators6. Foraging behaviour of predators7. Mating and Oviposition Behaviour of Predators8. Behavioural Responses of Natural Enemies to Host/Prey Defences9. Foraging, Mating and Oviposition Behaviour of Parasitoids10. Behaviour of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Affecting the Efficacy of Natural Enemies of Insect Pests11. Behaviour of Entomopathogenic Viruses Affecting the Efficacy of Natural Enemies of Insect Pests12. Behaviour of Entomopathogenic Bacteria Affecting the Efficacy of Natural Enemies of Insect Pests13. Behaviour of Entomopathogenic Fungi Affecting the Efficacy of Natural Enemies of Insect Pests14. Semiochemicals and Natural Enemies15. Hyperparasitism and Superparasitism16. Cannibalism in Natural Enemies17. Intraguild Predation in Natural EnemiesSection II: Species-specific Characteristics and Behaviors18. Behaviour of Trichogrammatid Parasitoids19. Behaviour of Braconid Parasitoids20. Behaviour of Ichneumonid Parasitoids21. Behaviour of Tachinid Parasitoids22. Behaviour of Chalcidoid Parasitoids23. Behaviour of Predatory Wasps24. Behaviour of Syrphid Predators25. Behaviour of Reduviid Predators26. Behaviour of Neuropteran Predators27. Foraging Behaviour of Predatory Mites28. Mating and Oviposition Behaviour of Predatory Mites
