Ecological Engineering for Pest Management: Advances in Habitat Manipulation for Arthropods

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Ecological engineering is about manipulating farm habitats, making them less favourable for pests and more attractive to beneficial insects. Though they have received far less research attention and funding, ecological approaches may be safer and more sustainable than their controversial cousin, genetic engineering. This book brings together contributions from international workers leading the fast-moving field of habitat manipulation, reviewing the field and paving the way towards the development and application of new pest management approaches.