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Résumé :
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The book consists of 18 chapters divided into three sections. Each chapter contains a table of contents at the beginning, which is intended to serve as a guide to the subjects discussed; figures and tables to illustrate key points; and a contemporary literature cited section, which is intended to reference the work of other scientists and serve as a guide for further study. The first section consists of four chapters dealing with general entomology. The subjects covered include: introduction to insects (chapter 1), insect structure and function (chapter 2), insect classification (chapter 3), and insect damage and sign categories (chapter 4). This section is intended for students who have not had training in entomology and as a review for students with previous knowledge. The second section consists of six chapters dealing with principles and concepts of integrated pest management of forest insects. Chapter 5 provides a general overview of the subject of integrated pest management and is the focal point of the section. The basic components of integrated pest management are defined in chapter 5, and these components are discussed in detail in the remaining chapters in the section. The subjects discussed include population dynamics of forest insects (chapter 6), population dynamics of forest trees in relation to phytophagous insects (chapter 7), principles of population modification and regulation using artificial and natural agents (chapter 8), impact assessment (chapter 9), and monitoring pest populations and forest stands (chapter 10). The third section consists of eight chapters dealing with the principal forest insect feeding groups: defoliators (chapter 11); sapsucking insects (chapter 12); terminal, shoot, twig, and root insects (chapter 13); seed and cone insects (chapter 14); phloem feeding insects (chapter 15); wood boring insects (chapter 16); gall forming insects (chapter 17); and insects affecting recreational uses of forests (chapter 18). The goal of section III is to provide an overview of the primary insect species that impact on forest ecosystems, specialized forestry settings, and urban forests. The authors emphasize the ecological functions of the insects covered, examine case history examples for major pest species, define the treatment tactics and strategies used in regulating or modifying populations, and provide a contemporary reference section for each feeding group.
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