Stink Bugs of Economic Importance in America North of Mexico
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Summary
Many scientists have reported an extensive amount of information on the biology, life history, and damage potential of stink bugs. However, this information is scattered among numerous journals, periodicals, and other publications. Stink Bugs of Economic Importance in America North of Mexico brings together the applied and nonapplied literature in one complete and concise format.
The book gives you:
Written by two top-notch researchers whose experience is complementary, the book examines these constant pests. The first comprehensive resource on this fascinating and destructive group of insects, Stink Bugs of Economic Importance in America North of Mexico provides you with a reference that you can use in the laboratory or in the field for easy identification of pentatomids.
Table of Contents
General Introduction to Stink Bugs
Major Crops Attacked
Superfamily Pentatomoidea Leach: Keys for Identification and Introduction to Pest Species
Nezara viridula
Euschistus spp.
Acrosternum hilare
Oebalus spp.
Chlorochroa
Murgantia histrionica
Piezodorus guildinii
Thyanta spp.
Management Tactics for Stink Bugs
References
Tables
Appendix
Index
Editorial Reviews
"Stink Bugs of Economic Importance in America North of Mexico was written for those interested in stink bug management including extension professionals, crop consultants, and producers who deal with them as pests on a regular basis."
Tom A. Royer, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
"In summary, this book is a valuable source of information for both researchers and educators who are interested in pestiferous pentatomids….It also should be valuable to those crop consultants who are dealing with stink bugs on a regular basis. … for those interested in owning an information source that captures current knowledge of stink bug pests in major crops, its price is a bargain."
Tom A. Royer, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
