The protection of agricultural crops, forest, and man and his domestic animals from annoyance and damage by various kinds of pests remains a chronic problem. As

"University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Project."

Introductory text covering biological control of arthropods, vertebrates, weeds and plant pathogens by natural enemies.

As well as examining successful biological control programmes this book analyses why the majority of attempts fail. Off-target and other negative effects of bio

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