Entomology and pest management / Larry P. Pedigo, Marlin E. Rice & Rayda K. Krell

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Insect structures and life processes -- Insect classification --The insect life cycle -- Insect ecology -- Surveillance and sampling -- Economic decisions levels for pest populations -- Pest management theory -- Management with natural enemies -- Ecological management of the pest environment -- Conventional insecticides for management -- Biopesticides for management -- Managing insects with resistant plants -- Management by modifying insect development and behavior --Sterile insect technique and other pest genetic tactics -- The practice of insect pest management -- Managing ecological backlash -- Insect pest management case theories