Introduction

This book presents comprehensive information on various aspects of ecology with special reference to insects, to form a platform to design an ecologically sound insect pest management. Insects are the most dominant and diverse group of living organism on earth. Owing to their smaller size, smaller space and food requirements, more number of generation per unit time, insects serve as one of the best subject matters for studies on various ecological aspects such as chemical ecology, population dynamics, predator/parasitoid-prey interactions etc.

Purpose and Audience

The knowledge on various aspects of insect ecology helps in formulating an effective environmentally benign insect pest management. This book is of interest and use to the post graduate students and researchers working on various aspects of insect ecology with special emphasis on population dynamics, chemical ecology, tri trophic interactions, ecological engineering and Ecological Insect pest management.