This volume is a comprehensive treatment of how the principles of ecology and conservation biology can be used to maximize biological control. Conservation Biol

Biological control is among the most promising methods for control of pests, diseases and weeds, and this book treats ecological and societal aspects together f

This book enhances our understanding of biological control, integrating historical analysis, theoretical models and case studies in an ecological framework.

Biological control is the suppression of pest populations using predators, parasitoids and pathogens. Historically, biological control has largely been on a tri

A wide-ranging, interdisciplinary exploration of key topics that interrelate pest management, public health and the environment This book takes a unique, multid