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Stink Bugs of Economic Importance in America North of Mexico J. E. McPherson (Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, USA)

Stink Bugs of Economic Importance in America North of Mexico By J. E. McPherson (Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, USA)

Stink Bugs of Economic Importance in America North of Mexico by J. E. McPherson (Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, USA)


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Summary

Discusses various economic stink bug species and damage to individual crops. This book contains separate tables of host plants organized by common name, scientific name, and family name; general biology for each economic stink bug species; strategies for the control of destructive species; and, keys for identification of stink bug species.

Stink Bugs of Economic Importance in America North of Mexico Summary

Stink Bugs of Economic Importance in America North of Mexico by J. E. McPherson (Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, USA)

Many scientists have reported an extensive amount of information on the biology, life history, and damage potential of stink bugs. However, this information is scattered among numerous journals, periodicals, and other publications. Stink Bugs of Economic Importance in America North of Mexico brings together the applied and nonapplied literature in one complete and concise format.
The book gives you:

  • Section by section discussions of various economic stink bug species and damage to individual crops
  • Separate tables of host plants organized by common name, scientific name, and family name
  • General biology for each economic stink bug species
  • Strategies for the control of destructive species
  • Keys for identification of stink bug species
  • Numerous unique line drawings
  • Over 700 references on stink bug publications
    Written by two top-notch researchers whose experience is complementary, the book examines these constant pests. The first comprehensive resource on this fascinating and destructive group of insects, Stink Bugs of Economic Importance in America North of Mexico provides you with a reference that you can use in the laboratory or in the field for easy identification of pentatomids.
  • Stink Bugs of Economic Importance in America North of Mexico Reviews

    "Stink Bugs of Economic Importance in America North of Mexico was written for those interested in stink bug management including extension professionals, crop consultants, and producers who deal with them as pests on a regular basis."
    Tom A. Royer, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

    "In summary, this book is a valuable source of information for both researchers and educators who are interested in pestiferous pentatomids.It also should be valuable to those crop consultants who are dealing with stink bugs on a regular basis. for those interested in owning an information source that captures current knowledge of stink bug pests in major crops, its price is a bargain."
    Tom A. Royer, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

    About J. E. McPherson (Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, USA)

    J. E. McPherson, Robert McPherson

    Table of Contents

    General Introduction to Stink Bugs. Major Crops Attacked. Superfamily Pentatomoidea Leach: Keys for Identification and Introduction to Pest Species. Nezara viridula. Euschistus spp. Acrosternum hilare. Oebalus spp. Chlorochroa. Murgantia histrionica. Piezodorus guildinii. Thyanta spp. Management Tactics for Stink Bugs. References. Figures. Tables. List of Appendix. Index.

    Additional information

    NPB9780849300714
    9780849300714
    0849300711
    Stink Bugs of Economic Importance in America North of Mexico by J. E. McPherson (Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, USA)
    New
    Hardback
    Taylor & Francis Inc
    2000-09-19
    272
    N/A
    Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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