Vidal (Georg-August University, Germany) reviews current knowledge of a major economic pest that has spread from the Americas to Europe and looks at methods for managing it. Comparisons are drawn between plant protection techniques currently applied in North America and their potential application in Europe. Cultural, biotechnical, and biological control measures are also addressed, as are ecological baseline data such as population dynamics of the pest in both regions, economic thresholds, and aspects of the pest's behavior. The book is of interest to those in entomology and integrated crop protection. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Western Corn Rootworm is a major pest of maize crops in the Americas, and is now invading Europe. There is therefore a great need for current information on the ecology and management of this species in order to limit the damage it may cause as it spreads into new agroecological areas.
This book provides a comprehensive review of current knowledge of this insect pest and how it might be controlled. Comparisons are drawn between experiences in the U.S. and how this might be applied in Europe. Biological control measures and the use of natural enemies from their area of origin in Mexico are also addressed, as are topics such as population dynamics and pest behavior.
