Natural Enemies
An Introduction to Biological Control

Presents different strategies for biological control along with their ecological bases, using many examples from a diversity of ecosystems.

Ann E. Hajek (Author), Jørgen Eilenberg (Author)

9781107668249, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 26 July 2018

452 pages, 136 b/w illus. 25 tables
24.6 x 17.4 x 2.1 cm, 0.9 kg

'The second edition retains all that was positive from the first edition - including wonderful graphs, illustrations and topic boxes - and adds a number of exciting updates. The section on conservation biological control is expanded, which reflects growth in this area over the last two decades. I also appreciated the updates to the last section of the book, which focuses on the evolving science of biological control. Here Hajek and Eilenberg provide a thoughtful and up-to-date discussion of the risks of biological control along with a nice sampling of risk assessment models. Also - the last chapter looks ahead at issues that the discipline will need to come to terms with including climate change, sustainability and the continued unintentional movement of species across the globe.' George Heimpel, University of Minnesota

This second edition of Natural Enemies will give students, professionals, and anyone wishing to learn the basics of biological control a fully updated and thorough introduction. The book discusses the huge diversity of organisms used in the control of pests, weeds and plant pathogens, and compares the many different strategies referred to as 'biological control': the introduction of exotic natural enemies, application of predators, parasitoids, and microorganisms as biopesticides, and manipulation of the environment to enhance natural enemy populations. The authors present the ecological concepts which form the bases of biological control and discuss recent changes to make biological control safe for the environment. Case studies are included throughout, providing in-depth examples of the use of different organisms and strategies in a variety of ecosystems. A new chapter covers the current challenges; the impact of climate change, the problem of invasive species, and how biological control can aid sustainability.

Preface
Acknowledgements
Part I. Introduction: 1. Why use natural enemies?
2. Introduction to biological control
Part II. Strategies for Using Natural Enemies: 3. Classical biological control
4. Augmentation: inundative and inoculative biological control
5. Conservation and enhancement of natural enemies
Part III. Biological Control of Invertebrate and Vertebrate Pests: 6. Ecological basis for use of predators, parasitoids, and pathogens to control pests
7. Predators
8. Insect parasitoids: attack by aliens
9. Parasitic nematodes
Part IV. Microbial Pathogens of Invertebrates and Vertebrates: 10. Bacterial pathogens of invertebrates
11. Viral pathogens of invertebrates and vertebrates
12. Fungal pathogens of invertebrates
Part V. Biological Control of Weeds: 13. Biology and ecology of herbivores used for biological control of weeds
14. Phytophagous invertebrates and vertebrates
15. Plant pathogens for controlling weeds
Part VI. Biological Control of Plant Pathogens and Plant Parasitic Nematodes: 16. Biology and ecology of microorganisms for control of plant diseases
17. Microbial antagonists combating plant pathogens and plant parasitic nematodes
Part VII. Biological Control: Concerns, Changes and Challenges: 18. Making biological control safe
19. Biological control as part of integrated pest management
20. Our changing world: moving forward
Glossary
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Agronomy & crop production [TVK], Sustainable agriculture [TVF], Conservation of wildlife & habitats [RNKH], Conservation of the environment [RNK], Environmental management [RNF], Applied ecology [RNC], Insects [entomology PSVT7], Animal ecology [PSVS]