Ecology of Insects: Concepts and Applications

by Martin R. Speight, Mark D. Hunter, Allan D. Watt

Fully revised and updated to include new topical study areas, the second edition of the successful text the "Ecology of Insects" provides a balanced treatment of the theory and practice of pure and applied insect ecology.

Includes new topical areas of insect ecology and provides greater coverage of physiological, genetic, molecular, and ecosystem aspects of insect ecology
Concepts include the foundations of evolutionary ecology and population dynamics in ecosystem science as they are applied to topics such as climate change, conservation and biodiversity, epidemiology and pest management
Fully updated and revised throughout, this new edition refers to primary literature and real world examples.

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640 pages, Paperback

First published August 25, 2007

Reviews

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a basic introductory text and covers the topics well with extensive citation of researach and references. Some backgrond in ecology and entomology is helpful but not necessary. The authors introduce all topics from the basics. For topics they do not cover in depth, they give references. They do a good job of demostrating the need for good ecological study for pest management. Highly recommended for beginning students in ecology and entomology as well as those who want to know more or need a good reference resource.