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Insect pests are becoming a problem of ever-more biblical proportions. This new textbook collates a series of selected papers that attempt to address various fundamental components of area-wide insect pest control. Of special interest are the numerous papers on pilot and operational programs that pay special attention to practical problems encountered during program implementation. It's a compilation of more than 60 papers authored by experts from more than 30 countries.

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<p>From the reviews: <p> Area-wide management of crop pests gained credence in the recent past to the extent it gradually migrated from headline news to established practice. With over 30 color illustrations and material never previously presented in a single source, the volume stands as a highly useful reference for the global IPM/crop protection community. (IPMnet News, Issue 160, 2008)<p> Area-wide pest management is not a new or unfamiliar concept. Mosquito control, as practiced in many areas of the world, is probably the best-known example of area-wide control . area-wide management has several advantages, most notably effectiveness and economy. With over 60 separate articles, this volume has something of interest for everyone. the editors did a wonderful job in editing, and each article reads crisply and concisely. This volume is highly recommended as a valuable reference for anyone interested in pest management. (John L. Capinera, Florida Entomologist, Vol. 91 (2), 2008)<p>

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