Psocids are a group of insect pests of stored products. They are widespread and damaging. This book summarises current knowledge of Psocid biology and management and points the way to future psocid research. The book is essential reading for all those involved in stored product and post-harvest pest management and research.
The book covers their identification, biology and ecology, monitoring, chemical and non-chemical control, resistance to insecticides, molecular biology, and the future of stored-product psocid research. This is the first ever comprehensive book on Psocids infesting stored products and is written by a carefully selected list of experts on these pests. It is essential reading for all those involved in the control of pests in stored products and post-harvest systems, students and researchers in applied entomology and pest management practitioners in general.
