Insect-Tree Interactions. Introduction to Forest and Shade Tree Entomology. The Influence of Food on Dendrophagous Insects. Tree Vigor and Insect Herbivores. Host Selection by Forest and Shade Tree Insects. Symbiotic Associations of Forest Insects, Microorganisms, and Trees. Oleoresins in Conifers: Their Nature and Function. Forest and Shade Tree Insects: Their Impact on Trees. Defoliation Insects. Insects with Piercing-Sucking Mouthparts on Trees. Phloem and Wood-Boring Insects. Gall-Forming Insects. Insects Attacking Buds, Shoots, and Roots. Insects Attacking Seeds and Cones. Ecology of Forest and Shade Tree Insects. Forest Insect Communities. Physical Factors and Forest Environments. Population Growth and Outbreaks. Control of Forest and Shade Tree Insects. Forest and Shade Tree Insect Pest Management. Survey, Detection, and Evaluation of Insect, Pests. Biological Control of Forest Insects. Insecticides and Chemical Control. Direct Control of Forest Insects. Silvicultural Control of Forest Insects. Index.
