Entomology
Insect Ecology and Concepts of IPM
1st Edition
Published on 26. May 2026
Book
Hardback
414 pages
978-1-041-33118-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book examines applied entomology principles covering insect classification, economic importance, and pest management strategies. It studies honey bee significance, apiary management, and pollination roles alongside insect ecology principles and population dynamics. Investigation covers integrated pest management techniques incorporating cultural, biological, and chemical control methods, and includes:
Comprehensive introduction to entomology covering fundamental principles, economic classification of insects, and contributions of key scientists in the field
Detailed examination of applied entomology principles including beneficial and harmful insects with emphasis on crop pests, pollinators, and disease carriers
Investigation of honey bee significance covering apiary management, cross-pollination roles, bee products, and impact of agricultural inputs on bee activity
Analysis of insect ecology principles including abiotic and biotic factors, population dynamics, pest surveillance techniques, and forecasting methodologies
Study of integrated pest management strategies incorporating cultural, mechanical, biological, and legislative control methods with host plant resistance mechanisms
This title has been co-published with Elite Publishing House. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in India.
Comprehensive introduction to entomology covering fundamental principles, economic classification of insects, and contributions of key scientists in the field
Detailed examination of applied entomology principles including beneficial and harmful insects with emphasis on crop pests, pollinators, and disease carriers
Investigation of honey bee significance covering apiary management, cross-pollination roles, bee products, and impact of agricultural inputs on bee activity
Analysis of insect ecology principles including abiotic and biotic factors, population dynamics, pest surveillance techniques, and forecasting methodologies
Study of integrated pest management strategies incorporating cultural, mechanical, biological, and legislative control methods with host plant resistance mechanisms
This title has been co-published with Elite Publishing House. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in India.
Reviews / Votes
"Entomology: Insect Ecology & Concepts of IPM is a well-structured academic volume addressing two core pillars of modern entomology-insect ecology and integrated pest management (IPM). The book effectively bridges ecological theory with practical pest management, making it highly relevant to sustainable agriculture. Emphasis on biotic and abiotic factors, pest outbreaks, and ecological resistance reflects strong scientific depth.The book also addresses pesticide regulations, safety measures, and first aid, enhancing its practical utility. Coverage of beneficial insects, apiculture, sericulture, lac culture, vermiculture, and bioagent mass multiplication further strengthens its applied relevance. Written in a clear style, the book integrates theory with practice and is suitable for UG/PG students, researchers, extension professionals, KVK scientists, DAESI trainees, and practitioners."
- Dr Harikesh Singh, M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, India
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Academic and Postgraduate
Product notice
Laminated cover
Illustrations
25 s/w Tabellen
25 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
740 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-041-33118-6 (9781041331186)
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E-Book
05/2026
CRC Press
€271.99
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E-Book
05/2026
CRC Press
€271.99
Available for download
Persons
Anup Chandra is currently working as Senior Scientist in the Division of Crop Protection, ICAR-Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He completed his Ph.D. in Entomology from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. He is a Life Fellow of the Entomological Society of India, New Delhi, and recipient of IAHF-Young Scientist Award-2017 and Best Team Award-2023 (ICAR-IIPR Kanpur).
Pradeep Natthuji Dawane is engaged in research at the Department of Agriculture Entomology, Regional Fruit Research Station Katol, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, India. He also completed his Ph.D. in Agricultural Entomology in 2013 from Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, India. He was recently awarded with the Distinguished Scientist Award-2023 and Eminent Scientist Award-2023.
Arshad Ali is Assistant Professor at the Department of Zoology, Gandhi Faiz-e-Aam College, Shahjahanpur, India. He received his Ph.D. in Agricultural Entomology from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He also is a recepient of the Dr. D.S. Kothari's Postdoctoral Fellowship from UGC, New Delhi, India.
M. C. Debnath is Senior Scientist and Head at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, East Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh, India. He completed his Ph.D. in Agricultural Entomology from Assam Agricultural University, India in 1997.
Rajesh Kumar is Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology, Gandhi Faiz-e-Aam College, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. He completed his Ph.D. from Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow, india and received a Postdoctoral Fellowship from the UGC, New Delhi, India.
Mahesh Pathak is Professor of Entomology and Incharge School of Crop Protection, College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Umiam, Meghalaya, India. He obtained his Ph.D. in Plant Protection from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India in 2008. He is Fellow of the Entomological Society of India and recipient of Young Scientist Award and Eminent Scientist Award.
Wajid Hasan is Subject Matter Specialist in Entomology at KVK Jehanabad, Bihar Agricultural University, Bihar, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Entomology from GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, India, and was awarded Dr. DS Kothari UGC-Post Doctoral Fellowship in 2010.
Pradeep Natthuji Dawane is engaged in research at the Department of Agriculture Entomology, Regional Fruit Research Station Katol, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, India. He also completed his Ph.D. in Agricultural Entomology in 2013 from Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, India. He was recently awarded with the Distinguished Scientist Award-2023 and Eminent Scientist Award-2023.
Arshad Ali is Assistant Professor at the Department of Zoology, Gandhi Faiz-e-Aam College, Shahjahanpur, India. He received his Ph.D. in Agricultural Entomology from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He also is a recepient of the Dr. D.S. Kothari's Postdoctoral Fellowship from UGC, New Delhi, India.
M. C. Debnath is Senior Scientist and Head at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, East Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh, India. He completed his Ph.D. in Agricultural Entomology from Assam Agricultural University, India in 1997.
Rajesh Kumar is Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology, Gandhi Faiz-e-Aam College, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. He completed his Ph.D. from Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow, india and received a Postdoctoral Fellowship from the UGC, New Delhi, India.
Mahesh Pathak is Professor of Entomology and Incharge School of Crop Protection, College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Umiam, Meghalaya, India. He obtained his Ph.D. in Plant Protection from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India in 2008. He is Fellow of the Entomological Society of India and recipient of Young Scientist Award and Eminent Scientist Award.
Wajid Hasan is Subject Matter Specialist in Entomology at KVK Jehanabad, Bihar Agricultural University, Bihar, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Entomology from GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, India, and was awarded Dr. DS Kothari UGC-Post Doctoral Fellowship in 2010.
Content
Preface. About the Authors. 1. Introduction to Entomology 2. Principles of Applied Entomology 3. Honey Bees and Their Significance 4. Insect Ecology 5. Population Dynamics and Pest Surveillance 6. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 7. Pest Management Techniques 8. Regulatory and Safety Aspects 9. Advances in Entomology 10. Applied Entomology and Beneficial Insects 11. Glossary of Entomological Terms. References