Theoretical Approaches to Biological Control (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521082877)

Biological control is the suppression of pest populations by using predators, parasitoids, and pathogens. Historically, biological control has largely been used on a trial-and-error basis, and has failed more often than it has succeeded. However, by developing theories based on fundamental population principles and the biological characteristics of the pest and agent, we can gain a much better understanding of when and how to use biological control. This volume gathers recent theoretical developments and provides a balanced guide to the important issues that need to be considered when applying ecological theory to biological control.

Author: Bradford A. Hawkins
ISBN-10: 0521082870
ISBN-13: 9780521082877
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/14/2008
Pages: 432
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.69lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.88d