Waveland Press - Entomology and Pest Management, Seventh Edition, by Larry P. Pedigo, Marlin E. Rice, Rayda K. Krell

Larry Pedigo and Marlin Rice have produced the top pest management textbook on the market for decades. New co-author Rayda Krell has helped bring the book into the twenty-first century. The successful core concepts of the book—understanding pests in their environment and using an ecological approach to combat them—remain as robust as ever. Features that instructors have come to rely on have been retained, including insect diagnostic boxes with detailed information on important species and species groups and an appendix with keys to major insect orders. New material on genetically modified plant species and regional pest technologies complement concepts in basic and applied entomology. Taxonomies and systematics of insects have been updated throughout the book.

“This clearly organized, engaging text introduces key facets of insect biology and classification, even for audiences with little previous exposure to the field. While the book contains a good overview of major insect families and a key to the insect orders, its focus is on the theory and practice of pest management as applied ecology, illustrated with compelling examples. It fills an important niche.” — Maggie Douglas, Dickinson College

“I was pleased to see updates of photographs and an updated Classification chapter. The text provides a comprehensive, detailed, and well-structured study of entomology for the pest management student.” — Jeremy Hummel, Dordt University

“The book is still, in my opinion, the best text for management-focused entomology courses, with a nice mix of basic biology and IPM approaches. The addition of Rayda Krell as an author is welcome.” — Jacob Wenger, California State University, Fresno

1. Introduction
Insect Abundance / Insect Diversity / What an Insect Is / Other Arthropods / What Is Entomology? / Relationships between Insects and People / Insect Pest Management

2. Insect Structures and Life Processes
The Insect Body / Maintenance and Locomotion / Sensing the Environment and Integrating Activities / Insect Reproduction

3. Insect Classification
Objectives of Classification / Elements of Classification / General Classification of Insects / Mite and Tick Classification

4. The Insect Life Cycle
Reproduction and Embryonic Development / Postembryonic Growth and Development / Maturity / General Models of the Life Cycle / Insect Seasonal Cycles

5. Insect Ecology
The Ecological Role of Insect Pests / Dynamics of Insect Life Systems / Effects of Environment on Insect Development / Regulation of Insect Populations

6. Surveillance and Sampling
Sampling Units and Samples / Sampling Universe / Sampling Techniques and Sampling Programs / Common Sampling Techniques in Insect Pest Management / The Sampling Program

7. Economic Decision Levels for Pest Populations
Concepts of Economic Levels / Calculation of Economic Decision Levels / Dynamics of Economic-Injury Levels / Environmental EILs / Using Economic Levels / Conclusions

8. Pest Management Theory
Historical Highlights of Pest Technology / The Concept of Pest Management / Development of a Pest Management Program

9. Management with Natural Enemies
Brief History of Biological Control / Agents of Biological Control / The Practice of Biological Control / Case Study / Conclusions

10. Ecological Management of the Pest Environment
Ecological Management / Reducing Average Favorability of the Ecosystem / Disrupting Continuity of Pest Requisites / Diverting Pest Populations away from the Commodity / Reducing the Impact of Insect Injury / Conclusions

11. Conventional Insecticides for Management
Insecticide Names and Formulas / Survey of Common Insecticides / Chemicals Used with Insecticides / Insecticide Formulations / Insecticide Toxicity / Insecticide Laws and Regulations / Food Quality Protection Act / Using Insecticides for Pest Management / Conclusions

12. Biopesticides for Management
Microbial Pesticides / Biochemical Pesticides / Plant-Incorporated Protectants / Using Biochemical Pesticides in Insect Management

13. Managing Insects with Resistant Plants
Brief History / Insect and Host-Plant Relationships / Mechanisms of Resistance / Genetic Nature of Resistance / Factors Mediating the Expression of Resistance / Traditional Development of Insect-Resistant Varieties / Biotechnology and Resistant-Variety Development / Successful Uses of Insect-Resistant Cultivars / Use of Plant Resistance in Insect Pest Management / Conclusions

14. Management by Modifying Insect Development and Behavior
Disrupting Normal Growth and Development / Modifying Behavior Patterns / Conclusions

15. Sterile-Insect Technique and Other Pest Genetic Tactics
The Sterile-Insect Technique / Conclusions

16. The Practice of Insect Pest Management
Concepts of Integration / Development of an Integrated Management Program / Areawide Pest Management / Site-Specific Farming and Pest Management Practice / Conclusions

17. Managing Ecological Backlash
Resistance of Populations to Pest Management Tactics / Pest Population Resurgence and Replacement / Other Forms of Ecological Backlash / Conclusions

18. Insect Pest Management Case Histories
Insect Pest Management in a Low-Value Production System / Insect Pest Management in Moderate-Value Production Systems / Insect Pest Management in High-Value Production Systems / Conclusions

Appendix : Key to the Orders of Hexapoda

Glossary