Field manual of techniques in invertebrate pathology: application and evaluation of pathogens for control of insects and other invertebrate pests.

Dedication. List of contributors. Preface. Section I: Introduction. I-1 Introduction to Microbial Control H.K. Kaya, L.A. Lacey. I-2 Theory and Practice of Microbial Insecticide Application A.C. Chapple et al. Section II: Statistical Considerations. II-1 Experimental Design: Statistical Considerations and Analysis J.F. Campbell, S.P. Wraight. Section III: Application Equipment. III-1 Ground based Application Equipment R.P. Bateman et al. III-2 Conventional Application Equipment: Aerial Application K. Mierzejewski et al. III-3 Dissemination of Beneficial Microbial Agents by Insects F.E. Vega et al. Section IV: Overview of Pathogen Groups. IV-1 Viruses J.S. Cory, H.F. Evans. IV-2 Bacteria S.F. Garczynski, J.P. Siegel. IV-3 Entomopathogenic Microsporidia L.F. Solter, J.J. Becnel. IV-4 Fungi S.P. Wraight et al. IV-5 Nematodes A.M. Koppenhofer. Section V: Naturally Occurring Pathogens. V-1 Documentation of Naturally Occuring Pathogens and their Impact in Agroecosystems D.C. Steinkraus. V-2 Assessing Impact of Naturally-Occuring Pathogens of Forest Insects J.S. Elkinton, J. Burand. Section VI: Exotic Pathogens. VI-1 Introduction of Exotic Pathogens and Documentation of Their Establishment and Impact A.E. Hajek et al. Section VII: Evaluation of Entomopathogens in Specific systems. VII-1 Application and Evaluation of Entomopathogens in Potato S.P. Wraight et al. VII-2 Application and Evaluation of Entomopathogens in Crucifers and Cucurbits J.D. Vandenberg et al. VII-3 Microbial Control of Insect Pests of Corn L.C. Lewis et al.VII-4 Evaluation of Microbial Agents against Rice Pests W.C. Rice, H.Y. Choo. VII-5 Microbial Control of Insect Pests of Soybeans F. Moscardi. VII-6 Microbial Insecticide Application and Evaluation: Cotton D.C. Steinkraus. VII-7 Mushroom Pests P.S. Grewal. VII-8 Techniques for Testing Microbials for Control of Arthropod Pests in Greenhouses H.D. Burges. VII-9 Forest Defoliators K. van Frankenhuyzen et al. VII-10 Microbial Control of Wood-Boring Insects Attacking Forest and Shade Trees A.E. Hajek, L.S. Bauer. VII-11 Microbial Control of Lepidopteran Pests of Apple Orchards L.A. Lacey et al. VII-12 Microbial Control of Insect Pests of Stone Fruit and Nuts D.I. Shapiro-Ilan et al. VII-13 Application and Evaluation of Entomopathogens for Citrus Pest Control C.W. McCoy et al. VII-14 Small Fruits S.R. Booth et al. VII-15 Application and Evaluation of Entomopathogens for Control of Pest Insects in Mint R.E. Berry. VII-16 Insect and Mite Control on Nursery and Landscape Plants with Entomopathogens D.J. Bruck et al. VII-17 Grasshoppers and Locusts G.D. Inglis et al. VII-18 Lawn, Turf and Grassland Pests M.G. Klein et al. VII-19 Application and Evaluation of Entomopathogens for Managing Insects in Stored Products J.C. Lord et al. VII-20 Microbial Control of Urban Pests - Cockroaches, Ants and Termites R.J. Milner, R.M. Pereira. VII-21 Application and Evaluation of Entomopathogens for Control of Livestock and Poultry Pests D.E. Pinnock, B.A. Mullens. VII-22 Microbial Control of Mosquitoes and Black Flies O. Skovmand et al. VII-23 Terrestrial Mollusc Pests M.J. Wilson. Section VIII: Transgenic