Harmonia axyridis has been described as the most invasive ladybird on Earth . It has a long history of use as a classical biological control agent in the USA and more recently in Europe. This beetle has been effective at controlling pest insects in a variety of crop systems but it poses unacceptable risks by impacting on non-target species as both an intraguild predator and competitor.
Written by renowned scientists, this book is a synthesis of recent research on H. axyridis and provides informative insights into current perspectives and future directions. Biological control is an essential component of sustainable agriculture but the distinction between a successful biological control agent and an invasive species can be narrow. We hope that lessons can be learnt from H. axyridis.
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Harmonia axyridis has been described as the most invasive ladybird on Earth . It has a long history of use as a classical biological control agent in the USA and more recently in Europe. This beetle has been effective at controlling pest insects in a variety of crop systems but it poses unacceptable risks by impacting on non-target species as both an intraguild predator and competitor.
Written by renowned scientists, this book is a synthesis of recent research on H. axyridis and provides informative insights into current perspectives and future directions. Biological control is an essential component of sustainable agriculture but the distinction between a successful biological control agent and an invasive species can be narrow. We hope that lessons can be learnt from H. axyridis.
Imprint | Springer |
Country of origin | Netherlands |
Release date | November 2010 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | 2008 |
Editors | Helen E. Roy, Eric Wajnberg |
Dimensions | 235 x 155 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 290 |
Edition | Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008 |
ISBN-13 | 978-90-481-7771-4 |
Barcode | 9789048177714 |
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LSN | 90-481-7771-5 |