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Amazoncom biological and biotechnological control of insect pests agriculture and environment series 9781566704793 rechcigl jack e rechcigl nancy a books. Biological and biotechnological control of insect pests presents an overview of alternative measures to traditional pest management practices utilizing biological control and biotechnology. Biological and biotechnological control of insect pests edited by jack e rechcigl and nancy a rechcigl p cm agriculture and environment series includes bibliographical references and index isbn 1 56670 479 0 alk paper 1 insect pests biological control 2 biological pest control agents 3 agricultural biotechnology i. Biological and biotechnological control of insect pests presents an overview of alternative measures to traditional pest management practices utilizing biological control and biotechnologythe removal of some highly effective broad spectrum chemicals caused by concerns over environmental health and public safety has resulted in the development of alternative reduced risk crop protection products. Biological control through habitat management leads to sustainable insect pest control different types of land composition such as multiple landscapes patchiness of landscapes enhance the natural enemies which ultimately lead to control of insect pest plant characteristics such as flower shape flower color and blooming period ensures excess food for natural enemies like nectar and pollen