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Pathogens Infecting Insects and Mites of Citrus
Pathogens Infecting Insects and Mites of Citrus

"...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

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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

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