Acknowledgements
Preface
1. Introduction
Part I. Place and Nature of Insect Ecology Research for IPM: 2. Pest management as an applied science: the place of fact, theory and application
3. Historical trends in pest management: paradigms and lessons
4. IPM: a diverse, interrelated suite of socioeconomic and scientific problem-solving activities
5. An ecological underpinning for IPM
Part II. Specific Directions in Insect Ecology Research of IPM: 6. Understanding species: good taxonomy, sexual species and pest management
7. Polyphagous pests, parasitoids and predators - trophic relations, ecology and management implications
8. Pre-release evaluation and selection of natural enemies: population and community criteria
9. Autecological research on pests and natural enemies
Part III. Synthesis: Ecological Research for IPM Today: 10. Synopsis, practical implications and modern society
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