Behavioral Ecology of Insect Parasitoids: From Theoretical Approaches to Field Applications

Eric Wajnberg (Editor), Carlos Bernstein (Editor), Jacques van Alphen (Editor)

ISBN: 978-1-4051-6347-7

Hardcover

464 pages

December 2007, Wiley-Blackwell

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Written by a team of leading international specialists who examine the optimal behaviours that parasitoids exhibit in order to maximize long term offspring production
Reviews topical issues, including cutting edge research on parasitoid decision making and the implications for biological control
Explores applications in other fields, provides information on the latest research methods, and includes helpful case studies and statistical tools
Creates a deeper understanding of the link between behavioural strategies and host mortality, resulting in more efficient selective pest management programs