University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

Includes bibliographical references at chapter ends, and index.

Sampling, handling and rearing insects / P. McEwen -- Methods in studying insect behavior / T. D. Wyatt -- Quantifying insect populations : estimates and parameters / D. R. Dent -- Techniques for quantifying insect migration / D. R. Reynolds, J. R. Riley, N. J. Armes, R. J. Cooter, M. R. Tucker, and J. Colvin -- Evaluation of factors affecting host plant selection, with an emphasis on studying behavior / S. D. Eigenbrode and E. A. Bernays -- Statistical aspects of field experiments / J. N. Perry -- Injury, damage and threshold concepts / J. D. Mumford and J. D. Knight -- Techniques in the study of insect pollination / S. A. Corbet and J. L. Osborne -- Techniques to evaluate insecticide efficacy / G. A. Matthews -- Techniques to evaluate the efficacy of natural enemies / N. Mills -- Biochemical and molecular techniques / W. O. C. Symondson and J. Hemingway -- Modelling / J. Holt and R. A. Cheke.

Entomology as a branch of biological science has undergone rapid expansion and development in recent decades. Greater emphasis is now placed on topics such as modelling and biochemical techniques, with new approaches to the study of insect behavior and insecticide efficacy making inroads into traditional approaches. Aimed at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in entomology and pest management, this book aims to integrate the new approaches and technologies with traditional and well-proven methods. It provides a critical analysis and evaluation of methods available, through reference to general principles, but emphasis is also placed on providing detailed descriptions of methods and their applications.