Integrated Pest Management : Current Concepts and Ecological Perspective.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Abrol, Dharam P.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pests--Integrated control.

Pests -- Integrated control.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (576 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

San Diego : Elsevier Science & Technology, 2013.

Contents:

Front Cover

Integrated Pest Management

Copyright Page

Contents

About the Editor

Preface

List of Contributors

1 Host-Plant Resistance in Pest Management

1.1 Introduction - What is Plant Resistance?

1.2 The Traditional Approach to Plant Resistance

1.2.1 Screening

1.2.2 Categorization of Resistance

1.2.3 Breeding

1.2.4 Implementation

1.3 Current and Past Uses of Plant Resistance

1.4 The Evolving Role of Mechanistic Research in Host-Plant Resistance

1.5 Induced Resistance as a Management Tool

1.6 Case Studies: The Use of Resistant Rice Varieties

1.6.1 Brown Planthopper Resistance

1.6.2 Stem Borer Resistance

1.6.3 Rice Water Weevil Resistance

1.6.4 Induced Resistance in Rice

1.7 Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

2 Impact of Climate Change on Pest Management and Food Security

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Impact of Climate Change on Geographic Distribution and Population Dynamics of Insect Pests

2.3 Effect of Climate Change on the Effectiveness of Pest Management Technologies

2.3.1 Expression of Resistance to Insect Pests

2.3.2 Transgenic Crops for Pest Management

2.3.3 Activity and Abundance of Natural Enemies

2.3.4 Biopesticides and Synthetic Insecticides

2.4 Climate Change and Pest Management: The Challenge Ahead

2.5 Conclusions

3 Application of Remote Sensing in Integrated Pest Management

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Methods

3.2.1 Simulation of a Simple Random Sample Design

3.2.2 Insect Infestation of Habitats Simulation Model

3.2.3 Dispersion Analyses of Simulated Conditions

3.2.4 Simulation Experiments with Dice

3.2.5 Field Data Illustrations

3.3 Results

3.4 Discussion

3.5 Conclusions

4 Weather-based Pest Forecasting for Efficient Crop Protection

4.1 Introduction.

4.1.1 Crop Protection and Current Challenges

4.1.2 Weather, Pest, and Crop Interactions

4.2 Weather

4.2.1 Weather Factors and Derived Variables

4.2.2 Critical Weather Variables for Pest Forecasting

4.2.3 Sources of Weather Data and Reliability

4.3 Pests

4.3.1 Sensitivity and Vulnerability to Weather Factors - Extreme Events and Prevailing Climate

4.3.2 Weather Forecasts for Early Warning/Scouting of Pest

4.4 Crops

4.4.1 Agronomic Dependence on Weather Factors - Planting Days, Phenology, and Host Maturity

4.4.2 Synchronization of Pest Emergence and Host Development Avoidance and Planting Dates

4.5 Efficient Crop Protection Product

4.5.1 Weather-Based Forecasts and IPM

4.5.2 Existing Products

4.5.3 Case Studies

4.5.3.1 Case Study 1: WRF model and Early Leaf Spot in Peanut

4.5.3.2 Case Study 2: WRF Model and Thrips-Vector Populations

4.5.4 Accuracy, Limitations, and Uncertainties

4.6 Conclusions

5 Forecasting of Colorado Potato Beetle Development with Computer Aided System SIMLEP Decision Support System

5.1 Introduction

5.1.1 Brief History of the Colorado Potato Beetle

5.1.2 Biology and Life Cycle

5.1.3 Economic Impact and Control Measures

5.2 SIMLEP DSS

5.2.1 SIMLEP1-Start

5.2.1.1 Model Description and Development

5.2.1.2 Model Validation

5.2.1.3 Practical Approach of the Model

5.2.2 SIMLEP 3

5.2.2.1 Model Description and Development

5.2.2.2 Model Validation

5.2.2.3 Practical Approach of the Model

5.2.3 Planning Insecticide Strategy with SIMLEP-DSS

5.2.4 Outlook: the Developing Model SIMLEP-Res, a New Module for Anti-Resistance Strategy

5.3 Conclusions

6 Role of Semiochemicals in Integrated Pest Management

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Semiochemicals for Monitoring Pest Populations

6.3 Mass Trapping.

6.4 Lure and Kill

6.5 Mating Disruption with Pheromones

6.6 Semiochemicals to Repel Pests and Attract Natural Enemies

6.7 Companion Plants Releasing Semiochemicals in Push-Pull Systems

6.8 Using Semiochemicals as Activators of Plant Defences

6.9 Altering Emission of Semiochemicals from Crops

6.10 Conclusions and Future Outlook

7 Pesticides Applied for the Control of Invasive Species in the United States

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Environmental Damage and Associated Control Costs

7.2.1 Plants

7.2.2 Mammals

7.2.3 Birds

7.2.4 Arthropods

7.3 Crop, Pasture, and Forest Losses and Associated Pesticide Use

7.3.1 Weeds

7.3.2 Insect and Mite Pests

7.3.3 Plant Pathogens

7.4 Livestock Pests

7.5 Human Diseases

7.6 Conclusions

8 Potential and Utilization of Plant Products in Pest Control

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Potential of Plant Products

8.3 Utilization of Plant Products

8.3.1 Plant Species

8.3.2 Plant Preparations/Products

8.3.2.1 Traditional Crude Products

8.3.2.2 Commercial Formulations

8.4 Pest Management

8.5 Constraints and Opportunities in Research and Development

8.5.1 Phytotoxicity

8.5.2 Persistence on Crops

8.5.3 Toxic Action

8.5.4 Awareness

8.5.5 Patenting

8.5.6 Standardization

8.5.7 Effects on Human Health, Beneficial Insects and Other Non-Target Organisms

8.5.8 Regulations and Vigilance

8.5.9 Treatment Costs

8.5.10 Resistance to Compounds

8.6 Conclusions

Acknowledgement

9 Use of Pheromones in Insect Pest Management, with Special Attention to Weevil Pheromones

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Insect Pheromones

9.2.1 Types of Insect Pheromones

9.2.1.1 Sex Pheromones

9.2.1.2 Alarm Pheromones

9.2.1.3 Aggregation Pheromones

9.2.1.4 Anti-Aggregation Pheromones.

9.2.1.5 Oviposition-Deterring or Epideictic Pheromones

9.2.1.6 Trail Pheromones

9.2.2 Use of Pheromones in IPM

9.2.2.1 Monitoring

9.2.2.2 Mating Disruption

9.2.2.3 Mass Trapping

9.2.2.4 Attract-and-Kill

9.2.2.5 Push, Pull, and Push-Pull Approaches

9.2.2.6 Other Uses

9.3 Synergism with Plant Volatiles

9.4 Weevil Pheromones in Pest Management

9.5 Case Studies

9.5.1 Boll Weevil

9.5.2 Plum Curculio

9.5.3 Cranberry Weevil

9.5.4 Pepper Weevil

9.6 Conclusions

Acknowledgements

10 Role of Entomopathogenic Fungi in Integrated Pest Management

10.1 Introduction

10.2 An Overview of Entomopathogenic Fungi

10.2.1 How They Work

10.2.2 Advantages and Disadvantages

10.3 Entomopathogenic Fungi as a Successful Component of IPM

10.3.1 Virulence

10.3.2 Mass Production

10.3.3 Compatibility with Other Components of IPM

10.3.4 Natural Enemies

10.3.5 Plant Extracts and Botanical Products

10.3.6 Agrochemicals

10.4 Fungal Formulations and Application Technology

10.4.1 Formulations

10.4.1.1 Granular Formulations and Baits

10.4.1.2 Wettable Powders

10.4.1.3 Oil Formulations

10.4.2 Application Technology

10.4.2.1 Dipping

10.4.2.2 Foliar Sprays

10.4.2.3 Granular Soil Treatments

10.4.2.4 Indirect Vector Transmission

10.5 Two Case Studies of the Use of Entomopathogenic Fungi for IPM

10.5.1 Sunn Pest

10.5.1.1 Life Cycle

10.5.1.2 IPM Components

10.5.1.2.1 Cultural Controls

10.5.1.2.2 Action Thresholds and Sampling

10.5.1.2.3 Agricultural Chemicals

10.5.1.2.4 Parasitoids and Predators

10.5.1.2.5 Entomopathogenic Fungi

10.5.2 Western Flower Thrips in Greenhouse Ornamentals

10.5.2.1 Life Cycle

10.5.2.2 IPM Components

10.5.2.2.1 Cultural and Physical Controls

10.5.2.2.2 Scouting

10.5.2.2.3 Chemical Insecticides.

10.5.2.2.4 Parasitoids and Predators

10.5.2.2.5 Entomopathogenic Fungi

11 Potential of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Integrated Pest Management

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Species and Strain

11.3 Virulence and Infectivity

11.4 Bioefficiency

11.5 Application Technology

11.5.1 Soil

11.5.2 Foliar

11.6 Genetic Manipulation

11.7 Desiccation Tolerance

11.8 Compatibility

11.8.1 Pesticides

11.8.2 Natural Enemies

11.8.3 Pathogens

11.8.4 Manures/Fertilizers

11.8.5 Farming Practices

11.9 Mass Production and Formulation

11.10 Conclusions

12 Entomopathogenic Viruses and Bacteria for Insect-Pest Control

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Natural Occurrence and Biodiversity of Entomopathogenic Bacteria and Viruses

12.2.1 Entomopathogenic Bacteria

12.2.2 Entomopathogenic Viruses

12.3 Use of Entomopathogenic Bacteria and Viruses as Biocontrol Agents

12.4 Mode of Action

12.4.1 Entomopathogenic Bacteria

12.4.2 Entomopathogenic Viruses

12.5 Commercialization as Biocontrol Agents

12.5.1 Entomopathogenic Bacteria

12.5.2 Entomopathogenic Viruses

12.5.2.1 Quality of Baculovirus Preparations

12.6 Method of Application

12.6.1 Entomopathogenic Bacteria

12.6.2 Strategies for Utilization of Entomopathogenic Baculoviruses

12.6.2.1 Introduction and Establishment

12.6.2.2 Seasonal Colonization

12.6.2.3 Environmental Manipulation

12.6.2.4 Microbial Insecticides

12.7 Field Stability and Persistence of Entomopathogenic Bacteria

12.7.1 Entomopathogenic Bacteria

12.7.2 Entomopathogenic Viruses

12.8 Strain Improvement

12.8.1 Entomopathogenic Bacteria

12.8.2 Entomopathogenic Viruses

12.8.2.1 Genetically Modified Baculoviruses for Insect Control

12.9 Advantages and Limitations of Bacterial and Virus Biopesticides

12.9.1 Advantages.

12.9.2 Limitations.

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Print version: Abrol, Dharam P. Integrated Pest Management

ISBN:

9780124017092

OCLC:

862821312