Description: Pests damage crops and have serious impact on the economic output of a farm. In the present book, relevant information and modern way to crop pest management have been discussed. It comprises pest management of cereal crops, pulses, oilseed, fiber crops, cash crops, fruit crops and stored grains. It also provides detailed information on crop losses due to pests and their distribution, host range, life history and nature of damage are presented systematically. Available management practices like preventive, cultural, mechanical and biological measures are discussed. It is hoped that the book will be of interest and benefit to the students, entomologists, plant pathologists, extension workers, farmers, researchers and all others interested in crop pest management.
