This reference discusses the fundamentals of stored-product entomology that need to be considered in planning, implementation, and evaluation of a pest management program. It is based on the review of an extensive database of references and many years of research on stored-product insect problems by the expert authors. The information in this book helps answer consumers’ concern about pesticide residues in food by providing helpful IPM and alternative approaches for pest management. It provides the basic information needed to manage pests with and without the use of chemicals.
Managing pests requires a thorough understanding of insect biology, behavior, ecology, sampling, pros and cons of management options, and responses of insects to the various management options. This comprehensive book covers all of these topics, beginning with a discussion of the scope of stored-product entomology. It also provides insight into the diversity of foods and habitats utilized by stored-product insects, the types of economic losses attributable to them, and the ways in which an understanding of their biology can be used to study or manage these insects. Insect mobility, sources of insect infestation, sampling, life history, and population growth are discussed as well, as they play an important role in developing an effective sampling program. In addition, decision aids, the cost of management methods, and the resistance of insects to management methods are covered.
For insight into the thought process of choosing treatment options, eight pest management methods are thoroughly described, including a statement of the basic operating principle and background information. For help choosing various chemical and nonchemical methods for diverse situations, the advantages, disadvantages and implementation options for each method are given. Students, extension educators, consultants, food industry sanitarians and managers, legislators, regulators, and insect pest management professionals are sure to find information that will help them to improve pest management.
1. Introduction to Part I: Ecology and Decision Aids - p. viii 2. Chapter 1: Introduction - p. 1 3. Chapter 2: Techniques - p. 22 4. Chapter 3: Mobility - p. 37 5. Chapter 4: Sources of Infestation - p. 56 6. Chapter 5: Sampling - p. 76 7. Chapter 6: Life History - p. 95 8. Chapter 7: Population Growth - p. 113 9. Chapter 8: Decision Aids - p. 126 10. Chapter 9: Economics - p. 136 11. Chapter 10: Resistance - p. 141 12. Part II: Choosing a Pest Management Method - p. 148 13. Introduction to Part II: Choosing a Pest Management Method - p. 148 14. Chapter 11: Biological Control - p. 149 15. Chapter 12: Aeration - p. 156 16. Chapter 13: Sanitation and Exclusion - p. 161 17. Chapter 14: Extreme Temperatures - p. 168 18. Chapter 15: Impact and Removal - p. 174 19. Chapter 16: Ionizing Radiation - p. 179 20. Chapter 17: Residual Insecticides - p. 184 21. Chapter 18: Fumigants and Modified Atmospheres - p. 191 22. Chapter 19: Conclusions - p. 199 23. Part III: Resources and Exercises - p. 208 24. Introduction to Part III: Resources and Exercises - p. 208 25. Chapter 20: Books and Reviews - p. 209 26. Chapter 21: Conference Proceedings - p. 215 27. Chapter 22: Terminology - p. 220 28. Chapter 23: Sampling Exercise - p. 246 29. Chapter 24: Insect Population Growth Model - p. 250 30. References - p. 258 31. Index - p. 305
This reference discusses the fundamentals of stored-product entomology that need to be considered in planning, implementation, and evaluation of a pest management program. It is based on the review of an extensive database of references and many years of research on stored-product insect problems by the expert authors. The information in this book helps answer consumers’ concern about pesticide residues in food by providing helpful IPM and alternative approaches for pest management. It provides the basic information needed to manage pests with and without the use of chemicals.
Managing pests requires a thorough understanding of insect biology, behavior, ecology, sampling, pros and cons of management options, and responses of insects to the various management options. This comprehensive book covers all of these topics, beginning with a discussion of the scope of stored-product entomology. It also provides insight into the diversity of foods and habitats utilized by stored-product insects, the types of economic losses attributable to them, and the ways in which an understanding of their biology can be used to study or manage these insects. Insect mobility, sources of insect infestation, sampling, life history, and population growth are discussed as well, as they play an important role in developing an effective sampling program. In addition, decision aids, the cost of management methods, and the resistance of insects to management methods are covered.
For insight into the thought process of choosing treatment options, eight pest management methods are thoroughly described, including a statement of the basic operating principle and background information. For help choosing various chemical and nonchemical methods for diverse situations, the advantages, disadvantages and implementation options for each method are given. Students, extension educators, consultants, food industry sanitarians and managers, legislators, regulators, and insect pest management professionals are sure to find information that will help them to improve pest management.
1. Introduction to Part I: Ecology and Decision Aids - p. viii 2. Chapter 1: Introduction - p. 1 3. Chapter 2: Techniques - p. 22 4. Chapter 3: Mobility - p. 37 5. Chapter 4: Sources of Infestation - p. 56 6. Chapter 5: Sampling - p. 76 7. Chapter 6: Life History - p. 95 8. Chapter 7: Population Growth - p. 113 9. Chapter 8: Decision Aids - p. 126 10. Chapter 9: Economics - p. 136 11. Chapter 10: Resistance - p. 141 12. Part II: Choosing a Pest Management Method - p. 148 13. Introduction to Part II: Choosing a Pest Management Method - p. 148 14. Chapter 11: Biological Control - p. 149 15. Chapter 12: Aeration - p. 156 16. Chapter 13: Sanitation and Exclusion - p. 161 17. Chapter 14: Extreme Temperatures - p. 168 18. Chapter 15: Impact and Removal - p. 174 19. Chapter 16: Ionizing Radiation - p. 179 20. Chapter 17: Residual Insecticides - p. 184 21. Chapter 18: Fumigants and Modified Atmospheres - p. 191 22. Chapter 19: Conclusions - p. 199 23. Part III: Resources and Exercises - p. 208 24. Introduction to Part III: Resources and Exercises - p. 208 25. Chapter 20: Books and Reviews - p. 209 26. Chapter 21: Conference Proceedings - p. 215 27. Chapter 22: Terminology - p. 220 28. Chapter 23: Sampling Exercise - p. 246 29. Chapter 24: Insect Population Growth Model - p. 250 30. References - p. 258 31. Index - p. 305
