Jordan D Marché II

The Green Menace

Emerald Ash Borer and the Invasive Species Problem

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Produktbeschreibung

This volume describes the scientific and social responses made to discovery of the emerald ash borer (EAB) in North America. That beetle has become one of the most destructive and costly exotic species ever encountered. This work covers all major aspects of scientific research and management efforts related to it.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Hurst & Co.
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. September 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 236mm x 160mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 635g
• ISBN-13: 9780190668921
• ISBN-10: 019066892X
• Artikelnr.: 47972048

Autorenporträt

Jordan D. Marché II has been an avocational entomologist for more than 30 years, specializing in the Coleoptera (or beetles). He earned his Ph.D. in the History and Philosophy of Science from Indiana University (1999). Jordan has taught coursework, chiefly in astronomy and its history, at a number of universities and colleges, most recently at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He serves as editor of the Wisconsin Entomological Society Newsletter.

Inhaltsangabe

* Preface
* Acknowledgments
* Chapter 1: Background and Context, 1888-1998
* Chapter 2: Detection and Identification of EAB, 1998-2002
* Chapter 3 Biological Invasions, Integrated Pest Management, and EAB
Program Support
* Chapter 4 Emerald Ash Borer: Biology, Ecology, and Behavior
* Chapter 5 EAB's Impact: On Communities, Individuals, Businesses,
Native Americans, and Canadians
* Chapter 6 The Emerald Ash Borer Battle in Michigan (and Beyond)
* Chapter 7 From Girdled Trees to Purple Traps: Chemical Lures
Pheromones, and Pesticides
* Chapter 8 Natural Enemies: Biocontrols of EAB in Asia and North
America
* Chapter 9 Ash Resistance; Environmental and Economic Costs of EAB;
Preventing Another Invasion?
* Chapter 10 Conclusions: Living with EAB
* Bibliography
* Index