This completely updated edition examines methods for making agricultural systems less susceptible to insect pests. Contaiing new research findings and reports of pest management strategies, Biodiversity and Pest Management in Agroecosystems, Second Edition will show you how pests can be managed by enhancing beneficial biodiversity using agroecological diversification methods. This book provides you with an esssential overview of the role of biodiversity in agriculture as well as new and updated information on the agroecology of pest management; the relationship between plant diversity and pest outbreaks with agroecosystems; diversification strtegies for pest management; and how sustainable farming systems are designed.

Table of Contents:
The Ecological Role of Biodiversity in Agriculture; Agroecology and Pest Management; Plant Diversity and Insect Stability in Agroecosystems; Insect Manipulation Through Weed Management; Insect Management in Multiple Cropping Systems; Insect Ecology in Orchards Under Cover-Crop Management; The Influence of Adjacent Habitats on Insect Populations in Crop Fields; The Dynamics of Insect Pests in Agroforestry Systems; Designing Pest-Stable Vegetationally Diverse Agroecosystems; Conclusion;