Mass
Production of Beneficial Organisms: Invertebrates and Entomopathogens, Second
Edition explores the latest advancements and technologies for large-scale
rearing and manipulation of natural enemies while presenting ways of improving
success rate, predictability of biological control procedures, and
demonstrating their safe and effective use. Organized into three sections,
Parasitoids and Predators, Pathogens, and Invertebrates for Other Applications,
this second edition contains important new information on production technology
of predatory mites and hymenopteran parasitoids for biological control,
application of insects in the food industry and production methods of insects
for feed and food, and production of bumble bees for pollination.Beneficial organisms
include not only insect predators and parasitoids, but also mite predators,
nematodes, fungi, bacteria and viruses. In the past two decades, tremendous
advances have been achieved in developing technology for producing these
organisms. Despite that and the globally growing research and interest in
biological control and biotechnology applications, commercialization of these
technologies is still in progress. This is an essential reference and teaching
tool for researchers in developed and developing countries working to produce
“natural enemies” in biological control and integrated pest management
programs.