This book, which contains 24 chapters, covers the morphology (integument, head, thorax and abdomen), physiology (digestive system, circulatory system, excretory system, respiratory system, nervous system, photoreceptors, endocrine system, and reproductive system), development and metamorphosis, and control (through physical, mechanical, biological, chemical and integrated management strategies, and through quarantine and the use of pheromones) of agricultural insect pests. An overview of the life history and control of pests of cotton and fibre crops, sugarcane, oilseed crops, pulse crops, sorghum, cereals, fruits and fruit trees, vegetables, plantation crops, soyabean, ornamental plants, and stored grains is provided. This book is intended for students of agricultural entomology in India, but will also be useful for those who are preparing for examinations for admission in government agencies.
