Book ID: 96003
Hawkins, Bradford A. and Howard V. Cornell (eds.)
Theoretical Approaches to Biological Control. 2008. 89 line drawings. 18 tabs. 432 p. gr8vo. Paper bd.
Biological control is the suppression of pest populations using predators, parasitoids and pathogens. Historically, biological controlhas largely been on a trial-and-error basis, and has failed more oftenthan it has succeeded. However by developing theories based uponfundamental population principles and the biological characteristics ofthe pest and agent, we can gain a much better understanding of when andhow to use biological control. This book gathers together recenttheoretical developments and provides a balanced guide to the importantissues that need to be considered in applying ecological theory to biological control.