Pathogens Infecting Insects and Mites of Citrus is a pictorial guide to the entomopathogens of phytophagous insects and mites found on all plant parts of citrus trees whether they are grown as a vast monoculture using contemporary high technological methods or as a few scattered trees grown on a hill side or in a homeowners' backyard. It includes illustrations of healthy citrus insects and mites and their feeding injury.
The purpose of this book is to present a comprehensive overview of the pathogens that cause disease of the various citrus arthropods, emphasizing:
- visual recognition of a diseased host based on gross pathology
- identification via diagnostic characters of the pathogen
- visual recognition of healthy citrus pests and alternative ornamental hosts
- and direct injury to the plant.
Pathogens Infecting Insects and Mites of Citrus
Chapter 1: An Entomological Perspective on the History of Citriculture
Chapter 2: Natural Control of Insects and Mites of Citrus
Chapter 3: Pathology of Insect Mycopathogens
Chapter 4: Armored Scales: Description, Biology, and Plant Injury
Chapter 5: Soft Scales and Mealybug: Description, Biology, and Plant Injury
Chapter 6: Whiteflies and Citrus Blackfly
Chapter 7: Aphids of Citrus
Chapter 8: Citrus Psyllid: Description, Biology, and Plant Injury
Chapter 9: The True Bugs and Sharpshooters: Description, Biology, and Plant Injury
Chapter 10: Lepidoptera: Description, Biology, and Plant Injury
Chapter 11: Social Insects: Description, Biology, and Plant Injury
Chapter 12: Citrus Root Weevils: Description, Biology and Plant Injury
Chapter 13: Fruitflies: Description, Biology, and Plant Injury
Chapter 14: Citrus Thrips: Description, Biology, and Plant Injury
Chapter 15: Grasshopper and Katydids: Description, Biology, and Plant Injury
Chapter 16: Eriophyiod Mites: Description, Biology, and Plant Injury
Chapter 17: Tetranychid Mites and Tenupalpid Mites: Description, Biology, and Plant Injury
Chapter 18: Perspectives on Microbial Control of Citrus Pests
Chapter 19: A Synopsis or Arthropods and Their Impact on Citrus Pest Management
Appendix
Bibliography
Index
Glossary "...an excellent addition to the library of any entomologist who would like to know more about biological control, entomopathogens, citrus IPM, or citrus pests."
—Florida Entomologist
Publish Date: 2010
Format: 8.5" x 11" hardcover
Pages: 193
Images: 159 images
Publication Weight: 3 lbs
By Clayton W. McCoy, Robert A. Samson, Drion G. Boucias, Lance S. Osborne, Jorge E. Pena, and Lyle J. Buss