Use of Microbes for Control and Eradication of Invasive Arthropods

Ann E. Hajek, Travis Glare, Maureen O’Callaghan1402085591, 9781402085598

This book offers a diverse presentation about use of arthropod-specific pathogens for control and eradication of invasive arthropod species. Basic concepts supporting use of pathogens for microbial control are covered as well as societal and environmental concerns. The major functional issues faced when utilizing pathogens for control of invasive arthropods are discussed in the context of case studies. The majority of the book is composed of chapters describing different invasive species that have been targeted with entomopathogens for control, using diverse strategies, in many cases with excellent results. These examples cover urban, agricultural and forestry situations, providing an overview of the issues that use of insect pathogens can present.

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Table of contents :
front-matter.pdf……Page 2
Part I-Introduction.pdf……Page 15
1-Invasive Arthropods and Approaches for Their Microbial Control.pdf……Page 16
Part II- Ecological Considerations.pdf……Page 29
2-Naturally Occurring Pathogens and Invasive Arthropods.pdf……Page 30
3-Population Ecology of Managing Insect Invasions.pdf……Page 44
Part III-Eradication.pdf……Page 57
4-Use of Pathogens for Eradication of Exotic Lepidopteran Pests in New Zealand.pdf……Page 58
5- North American Eradications of Asian and European Gypsy Moth.pdf……Page 79
Part IV-Control.pdf……Page 98
6-Exotic Aphid Control with Pathogens.pdf……Page 99
7-Steinernema scapterisci as a Biological Control Agent of Scapteriscus Mole Crickets.pdf……Page 120
8-The Use of Oryctes Virus for Control of Rhinoceros Beetle in the Pacific Islands.pdf……Page 137
9-Use of Microbes for Control of Monochamus alternatus , Vector of the Invasive Pinewood Nematode.pdf……Page 145
10-Use of Entomopathogens against Invasive Wood Boring Beetles in North America.pdf……Page 162
11-Control of Gypsy Moth, Lymantria dispar , in North America since 1878.pdf……Page 183
12-Controlling the Pine-Killing Woodwasp, Sirex noctilio with Nematodes.pdf……Page 215
13-Fire Ant Control with Entomopathogens in the USA.pdf……Page 238
14-Biological Control of the Cassava Green Mite in Africa with Brazilian Isolates of the Fungal Pathogen Neozygites tanajoae.pdf……Page 259
15-Microbial Control for Invasive Arthropod Pests of Honey Bees.pdf……Page 270
Part V-Safety and Public Issues.pdf……Page 288
16-Human Health Effects Resulting from Exposure to Bacillus thuringiensis Applied during Insect Control Programmes.pdf……Page 289
17-Environmental Impacts of Microbial Control Agents Used for Control of Invasive Pests.pdf……Page 302
Part VI-Conclusions.pdf……Page 325
18-Considerations for the Practical Use of Pathogens for Control and Eradication of Arthropod Invasive Pests.pdf……Page 326
back-matter.pdf……Page 345