{"product_id":"lacewings-in-the-crop-environment-paperback-9780521037297","title":"Lacewings in the Crop Environment (Paperback \/ softback) 9780521037297","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eLacewings in the Crop Environment\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA comprehensive reference and practical handbook on lacewing biology and usage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eP. K. McEwen (Edited by), T. R. New (Edited by), A. E. Whittington (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521037297, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 5 July 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e568 pages, 175 b\/w illus.  78 tables\u003cbr\u003e24.6 x 18.8 x 3 cm, 1.007 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'In conclusion, I commend the authors and editors for the tremendous effort that must have gone into producing this magnificent review. This book is likely to be indispensable to neuropterists and the biological control community for many years to come.' American Entomology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eLacewings are predatory insects which attack and kill large numbers of insect pests. Lacewings in the Crop Environment addresses both the theoretical and practical aspects of lacewing biology and their use in crop protection. The book opens with a section on lacewing systematics and ecology. Next, lacewings as predators in a wide variety of commercially important crops are reviewed and this is followed by a section on the principles of using lacewings in pest control. The possible impact of genetically modified crops on lacewing populations is also discussed. Finally, a fascinating array of case studies of lacewing use in many crops from around the world is presented, and future uses of lacewings speculated upon. Lacewings in the Crop Environment is an essential reference work and practical handbook for students, researchers  of biological control, integrated pest management and agricultural science, and for field workers using lacewings in pest management programmes worldwide.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of contributors\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Lacewing Systematics and Ecology: 1. Introduction to the Neuroptera: what are they and how do they operate? T. R. New\u003cbr\u003e 2. Introduction to the systematics and distribution of Coniopterygidae, Hemerobiidae and Chrysopidae used in pest management T. R. New\u003cbr\u003e 3. The common green lacewing (Chrysoperla carnea s. lat.) and the sibling species problem C. S. Henry, S. J. Brooks, D. Thierry, P. Duelli and J. B. Johnson\u003cbr\u003e 4. Recognition of larval Neuroptera V. J. Monserrat, J. D. Oswald, C. A. Tauber and L. M. Díaz-Aranda\u003cbr\u003e 5. Ecology and habitat relationships F. Szentkirályi\u003cbr\u003e 6. Natural food and feeding habits of lacewings M. Canard\u003cbr\u003e 7. Outlines of lacewing development M. Canard and T. A. Volkovich\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Lacewings in Crops: Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 8. Lacewings in field crops P. Duelli\u003cbr\u003e 9. Lacewings in fruit and nut crops F. Szentkirályi\u003cbr\u003e 10. Lacewings in vegetables, forests and other crops F. Szentkirályi\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Principles: Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 11. The use of lacewings in biological control L. J. Senior and P. K. McEwen\u003cbr\u003e 12. Mass-rearing, release techniques and augmentation D. A. Nordlund, A. C. Cohen and R. A. Smith\u003cbr\u003e 13. Features of the nutrition of Chrysopidae larvae and larval artificial diets I. G. Yazlovetsky\u003cbr\u003e 14. Ecological studies of released lacewings in crops K. M. Daane\u003cbr\u003e 15. Sampling and studying lacewings in crops T. R. New and A. E. Whittington\u003cbr\u003e 16. Interactions with plant management strategies H. Vogt, E. Viñuela, A. Bozsik, A. Hilbeck and F. Bigler\u003cbr\u003e 17. Lacewings, biological control and conservation T. R. New\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Case Studies: Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 18. Micromus tasmaniae: a key predator on aphids on field crops on Australasia? P. A. Horne, P. M. Ridland and T. R. New\u003cbr\u003e 19. Preliminary notes on Mallada signatus (Chrysopidae) as a predator in field crops in Australia P. A. Horne, T. R. New and D. Papacek\u003cbr\u003e 20. An evaluation of lacewing releases in North America K. M. Daane and K. S. Hagen\u003cbr\u003e 21. Chrysoperla externa and Ceraeochrysa spp.: potential for biological control in the New World tropics and subtropics G. S. Albuquerque, C. A. Tauber and M. J. Tauber\u003cbr\u003e 22. Comparative plant substrate specificity of Iberian Hemerobiidae, Coniopterygidae and Chrysopidae V. J. Monserrat and F. Marin\u003cbr\u003e 23. Lacewings in Sardinian olive groves R. A. Pantaleoni, A. Lentini and G. Delrio\u003cbr\u003e 24. Lacewing occurrence in the agricultural landscape of Pianura Padana R. A . Panataleoni\u003cbr\u003e 25. Lacewings and snake-flies in Piedmont vineyards (northwestern Italy) R. A. Pantaleoni and A. Alma\u003cbr\u003e 26. Control of aphids by Chrysoperla carnea on strawberry in Italy M. G. Tommasini and M. Mosti\u003cbr\u003e 27. Artificial overwintering chambers for Chrysoperla carnea and their application in pest control P. K. McEwen and Ç. Sengonca\u003cbr\u003e 28. Lacewings in Andalusian olive orchards M. Campos\u003cbr\u003e 29. The green lacewings of Romania, their ecological patterns and occurrence in some agricultural crops M. Paulian\u003cbr\u003e 30. Biological control with Chrysoperla lucasina against Aphis fabae on artichoke in Brittany (France) J. C. Maisonneuve\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Conclusion: 31. Lacewings in crops: towards the future P. K. McEwen, T. R. New and A. E. Whittington\u003cbr\u003e Taxonomic index\u003cbr\u003e General index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Pest control [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Pest control\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Pest%20control%20%5BTVP%5D%22\"\u003eTVP\u003c\/a\u003e], Insects [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Insects\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Insects%20%5Bentomology%5D%20%5BPSVT7%5D%22\"\u003eentomology PSVT7\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46006241755416,"sku":"9780521037297","price":49.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521772174_8e14f794-9ebd-4c31-966b-388479ba4901.jpg?v=1694968418","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/lacewings-in-the-crop-environment-paperback-9780521037297","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}