Advances In Insect Rearing For Research And Pest Management

The efficient production of large numbers of high-quality insects is a concern both for basic research and for the success of control programmes for pests of agricultural and medical significance. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of this important issue identifying the major applications for insect-rearing technology. The chapters international in scope cover genetics and molecular biology; insect rearing and the development of bioengineered crops; nutrition digestion and artificial diets; and the practical concerns of commercial insect rearing.