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Despite their potentially adverse effects on nontarget species and the environment, insecticides remain a necessity in crop protection as well as in the reduction of insect-borne diseases. The Toxicology and Biochemistry of Insecticides provides essential insecticide knowledge required for the effective management of insect pests. Continuing as the sole book in more than two decades to address this multifaceted field, the Second Edition of this highly praised review on insecticide toxicology has been greatly expanded and updated to present the most current information on:Systemic classification of insecticidesHow insecticides function at the molecular level and newly discovered modes of actionInsecticide resistance, molecular mechanisms, fitness costs, reversion, and management of resistanceVarious bioassay methods including the interpretation of probit analysisMolecular mechanisms of insecticide selectivityMajor biochemical mechanisms involved in the transformation of insecticidesFate of insecticides in the environment and the sublethal effects of insecticides on wildlifeNewly developed insecticides, including the addition of more microbial insecticides in keeping with current integrated pest management (IPM) approachesIncorporating extensive reference lists for further reading, The Toxicology and Biochemistry of Insecticides, Second Edition is an ideal textbook for students of entomology, plant medicine, insecticide toxicology, and related agricultural disciplines. It is also a valuable resource for those involved in insecticide research, environmental toxicology, and crop protection.

The global drive towards sustainability and improved animal health means there is a greater need for development of novel functional ingredients for the feed industry. As the requirements for protein for livestock feed and human consumption grows, the use of insect products as animal feed has gained increasing attention. Covering global production systems of insect protein, oil and chitin, as well as co-products from this industry, this book: - Considers in-depth nutritional and safety aspects of insects for feed. - Reviews suitability of insects as feed for different animal species and life stages. - Examines current knowledge of the value of insect-rearing residues as biofertilizers for crop health. - Identifies the challenges related to regulation, legislation, consumer perception and acceptance, and commercialization of insects. - Provides interviews with established and early-stage innovative companies producing insect protein for feed. Including a focus on practices such as waste valorization, this book takes a holistic look at how insects could contribute to the sustainability of livestock production on a global scale. Providing an up-to-date reference for research scientists, nutritionists, and veterinarians, as well as prospective insect farmers, it will also be of interest to those with a broader curiosity towards climate change, sustainability, and the circular economy.

Una guia de camp pràctica amb més de 50 espècies diürnes del nostre país, il·lustrades i descrites amb textos breus i clars per a una senzilla, ràpida i correcta identificació. Cal destacar que aques

Guía de bolsillo de introducción a las libélulas y caballitos del diablo (Odonatos) de la Península Ibérica, Baleares y Canarias, con láminas de identificación de las especies más frecuentes, y apartados sobre como observarlas, donde encontrarlas, identificacion y conservacion. Diseñada para introducirnos en la observacion e identificacion de los Odonatos, para emplearla en cursos de formacion y programas de educacion ambiental, o bien para disponer de un resumen de los caracteres de identificacion basicos (laminas y textos) en un formato de bolsillo que facilita tenerlos siempre a mano. Dirigidos a todos los publicos y edades, con un diseño resistente y de uso sencillo y rapido en el campo, los Cuadernos de Naturaleza Tundra son guias basicas de introduccion al conocimiento de nuestro rico patrimonio natural y de las especies mas frecuentes o emblematicas que podemos ver en nuestros paseos y excursiones por la Naturaleza.

Esta monografía que presentamos es la primera dedicada a los "Chrysomelidae", una familia con cerca de 36.000 especies descritas y probablemente muchas más aún por describir. En ella se tratan las generalidades propias del grupo y unas 200 especies ibero-baleares, una cuarta parte del total, pertenecientes a siete subfamilias: "Orsodacninae", "Zeugophorinae", "Donaciinae", "Criocerinae", "Clytrinae", "Cryptocephalinae" y "Lamprosomatinae". Para poder identificar estas especies se incluyen claves, y se aportan descripciones, ilustraciones y las distribuciones geograficas de cada una de ellas. Ademas, en la mayoria de los casos, se proporcionan datos biologicos de interes. Al final del libro se añade un apendice muy detallado de nomenclatura cientifica. Esta obra, junto con las subsiguientes planificadas, constituye hasta ahora la unica sintesis del conjunto de la fauna ibero-balear de coleopteros "Chrysomelidae".

Insectos, reptiles y otros animales son casi siempre desconocidos y odiados. El aficionado a esta misteriosa naturaleza salvaje ya cuenta con este manual que reúne unas 100 especies de estos animales con impactantes fotografías y con un texto que explica desde su hábitat y alimentación hasta su comportamiento y curiosidades.