Timothy D. Schowalter

Insects and Sustainability of Ecosystem Services (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Although some effects of various insects will continue to be viewed as undesirable, the idea that insects should, or can, be "managed," this book explores reasons that may be unrealistic. It explores an approach to suppressing insect populations, considers information on the multiple, often compensatory, effects of insects on particular resources or ecosystem services and on the consequences of control tactics on those resources or services. It emphasizes critical effects of insects on the sustainability of ecosystem processes and services and recommends changes in our management practices and policies to promote sustainability.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 362
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Mai 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781466553910
• Artikelnr.: 40066810

Autorenporträt

Timothy D. Schowalter is Professor or Entomology at the Entomology Department at LSU, College of Agriculture.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. History of Human Interactions with Insects. Insect
Ecology/What Attributes Make Insects Successful. Changes in Insect
Abundance and Distribution. Insect Effects on Humans, Resources and
Ecosystem Services. Effects of Anthropogenic Activity and "Management" on
Insect Roles. Value of Insect Services. Conservation and Sustainability.
Conclusions and Recommendations. Bibliography.