Limit search to available items
Book Cover
E-book

Title Use of microbes for control and eradication of invasive arthropods / edited by Ann E. Hajek, Travis Glare, Maureen O'Callaghan
Published Dordrecht ; New York : Springer, ©2009

Copies

Description 1 online resource (xvi, 366 pages) : illustrations, maps
Series Progress in biological control ; 6
Progress in biological control ; 6.
Contents part I. Introduction -- Invasive arthropods and approaches for their microbial control / Ann E. Hajek -- part II. Ecological considerations -- Naturally occurring pathogens and invasive arthropods / Ted E. Cottrell and David I. Shapiro-Ilan -- Population ecology of managing insect invasions / Andrew M. Liebhold and Patrick C. Tobin -- part III. Eradication -- Use of pathogens for eradication of exotic lepidopteran pests in New Zealand / Travis R. Glare -- North American eradications of Asian and European gypsy moth / Ann E. Hajek and Patrick C. Tobin -- part IV. Control -- Exotic aphid control with pathogens / Charlotte Nielsen and Stephen P. Wraight -- Steinernema scapterisci as a biological control agent of Scapteriscus mole crickets / J. Howard Frank -- The use of Oryctes virus for control of rhinoceros beetle in the pacific islands / Trevor A. Jackson -- Use of microbes for control of Monochamus alternatus, vector of invasive pinewood nematode / Mitsuaki Shimazu -- Use of entomopathogens against invasive wood boring beetles in North America / Ann E. Hajek and Leah S. Bauer -- Control of gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar, in North America since 1878 / Leellen F. Solter and Ann. E. Hajek -- Controlling the pine-killing woodwasp, Sirex noctilio, with nematodes / Robin A. Bedding -- Fire ant control with entomopathogens in the USA / David H. Oi and Steven M. Valles -- Biological control of the cassava green mite in Africa with Brazilian isolates of the fungal pathogen Neozygites tanajoae / Italo Delalibera Junior -- Microbial control for invasive arthropod pests of honey bees / Rosalind R. James -- part V. Safety and public issues -- Human health effects resulting from exposure to Bacillus thuringiensis applied during insect control programmes / David B. Levin -- Environmental impacts of microbial control agents used for control of invasive pests / Maureen O' Callaghan and Michael Brownbridge -- part VI. Conclusions -- Considerations for the practical use of pathogens for control and eradication of arthropod invasive pests / Travis R. Glare, Maureen O'Callaghan and Ann E. Hajek
Summary This book offers a diverse presentation about use of arthropod-specific pathogens for control and eradication of invasive arthropod species. Basic concepts supporting use of pathogens for microbial control are covered as well as societal and environmental concerns. The major functional issues faced when utilizing pathogens for control of invasive arthropods are discussed in the context of case studies. The majority of the book is composed of chapters describing different invasive species that have been targeted with entomopathogens for control, using diverse strategies, in many cases with excellent results. These examples cover urban, agricultural and forestry situations, providing an overview of the issues that use of insect pathogens can present
Analysis ongewervelde dieren
invertebrates
microbiologie
microbiology
landbouw
agriculture
dierecologie
animal ecology
ecosystemen
ecosystems
levenswetenschappen
life sciences
Biology (General)
Biologie (algemeen)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Arthropod pests -- Biological control
Microbial pesticides.
Arthropoda.
Pests -- Biological control.
Arthropods
Introduced Species
Pest Control, Biological
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Agriculture -- General.
Arthropod pests -- Biological control.
Microbial pesticides.
Sciences de la vie.
Biomédecine.
Pests -- Biological control
Arthropoda
Arthropod pests -- Biological control
Microbial pesticides
Form Electronic book
Author Hajek, Ann E.
Glare, Travis R.
O'Callaghan, Maureen
ISBN 9781402085604
1402085605