Myriad reasons exist for employing biological controls: ever changing government regulations, costs of chemicals and applications, pests developing resistance to chemical classes, and public relations benefits of growing "environmentally friendly" products.
With contributors from across the globe, Biocontrol in Protected Culture, provides well researched information about biological control theories and tools available to growers using greenhouse and shadehouse environments.
First discussed are general biocontrol concepts and techniques. Having established a basic understanding of biocontrol, the chapters then shift to specific pests - whiteflies, spider mites, leafminers, thrips, aphids - of both ornamental and vegetable crops, as well as soilborne pets and various minor pests. The types of crops are presented - foliage, cut flowers, woody ornamentals, bedding plants, cucumber, and tomato. Concluding are discussions about quality control and the future of biocontrol. |
