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Theoretical Approaches to Biological Control
Author(s): Bradford A. Hawkins (Author)
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date: 9 Mar. 2009
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 428 pages
- ISBN-10: 0521082870
- ISBN-13: 9780521082877
Book Description
Biological control is the suppression of pest populations using predators, parasitoids and pathogens. Historically, biological control has largely been on a trial-and-error basis, and has failed more often than it has succeeded. However by developing theories based upon 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 book gathers together recent theoretical developments and provides a balanced guide to the important issues that need to be considered in applying ecological theory to biological control. It will be a source of productive and stimulating thought for all those interested in pest management, theoretical ecology and population biology.
Editorial Reviews
Review
Review of the hardback: ‘ … a timely volume, which covers all the recent debates related to biological control’ Trends in Ecology and Evolotion
Book Description
A balanced guide to the theoretical issues that need to be considered in applying biological control.
