Quality control and production of biological control agents: theory and testing procedures

The use of biological control agents has been increasing worldwide and there are now many companies mass-producing such organisms, particularly for the control of insect pests. However, there is a great need for quality control in the production and use of these natural enemies, which include insect...

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Published inQuality control and production of biological control agents: theory and testing procedures
Main Author Lenteren, J. C. van
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Wallingford, UK CABI Publishing 2003
CABI
Edition1
Subjects
animal behavior
animal behaviour
behavior
behaviour
biocontrol agents
biological control agents
biological control organisms
Biological pest control agents
Biological pest control agents industry
foraging
guidelines
mass rearing
natural enemies
parasites
parasitoids
predators
quality assurance
Quality control
quality controls
recommendations
test procedure
testing
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Summary:The use of biological control agents has been increasing worldwide and there are now many companies mass-producing such organisms, particularly for the control of insect pests. However, there is a great need for quality control in the production and use of these natural enemies, which include insect parasitoids and predators, fungi and viruses. This book has been written by leading scientists from Europe and North America to provide both background theory and practical guidance on this subject.
ISBN:9780851996882
0851996884
DOI:10.1079/9780851996882.0000