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 theiridentification, biology and ecology, monitoring, chemical and non-chemicalcontrol, resistance to insecticides, molecular biology, and the future ofstored-product psocid research. This is the first ever comprehensive book onPsocids infesting stored products and is written by a carefully selected listof experts on these pests. It is essential reading for all those involved inthe control of pests in stored products and post-harvest systems, students andresearchers in applied entomology and pest management practitioners in general.