Elements Of Entomology

Acquiring knowledge about different aspects of entomology is of vital importance in adopting appropriate measures for the control of pests and also for utilizing the beneficial insects for the benefits of man. This book deals with the basic concepts of entomology, which include: - Morphology, anatomy, adaptation and classification of insects, especially the parasitic ones, which do harm to plants, livestock and even to man. Economic role of insects with special reference to productive ones such as, honeybee, silk worm and lac insect as well as beneficial ones such as, parasitoids, predators pollinators etc. Pest management that covers usage of various plant protection chemicals, plant protection equipments, toxicology of pesticides, compatibility of pesticides etc. Non-insect pests viz., nematodes and mites, their economic role and control measures. The text is substantiated with many fine, hand-drawn figures and illustrations that will help better understanding of the text. The book, which is primarily intended for the undergraduate students of agriculture, will be of use to the postgraduate students of agriculture, to the officials working in the department of agriculture, especially those involved in plant protection work and also to the elite public who are interested in scientific agriculture.

1. Origin and Evolution of Insects 2. Elementary Knowledge of Collection and Preservation of Insects 3. Classification and Identification of Economically Important Insect Orders 4. Insect Integument 5. Segmentation and Body Regions 6. Digestive System 7. Circulatory System 8. Respiratory System 9. Excretory System 10. Reproductive System 11. Post-embryonic Development 12. Exocrine and Endocrine Glands 13. Nervous System 14. Sense Organs 15. Bioluminescence and Sound Production 16. Insects and The Abiotic Environment 17. Insect Population and Pest Outbreak 18. Insect-Plant Interaction 19. Locusts and Termites 20. Household Insects and Their Control 21. Insects Injurious to Man and Livestock 22. Insects Transmitting Diseases in Plants (Aphids and White flies) 23. Insect Injurious to Crops Insect Pests of Crops 24. Methods of Insect Pest Management 25. Beneficial Insects: Apiculture, Sericulture and Lac Culture 26. Stored Grain Pests and Their Management (Safe Storage of Food Grains) 27. Ticks and Mites of Economic Importance -Glossary of Technical Terms -Selected Readings