Many biological studies on insect management do not consider economics
or fundamental economic principles. This book brings together economists
and entomologists to explain the principles, successes, and challenges
of effective insect management. It highlights the importance of economic
analyses for decision making and the feasibility of such approaches, and
examines integrated pest management (IPM) practices from around the
world with an emphasis on agriculture and public health.
The book begins by establishing an economic framework upon which to
apply the principles of IPM. It continues to examine the entomological
applications of economics, specifically, economic analyses concerning
chemical, biological, and genetic control tactics as well as host plant
resistance and the cost of sampling and is illustrated with case studies
of economic-based IPM programs from around the world.