Insect parasitoids are a fascinating group of animals in many
respects. Perhaps the most fascinating point is that these insects,
in the course of the evolutionary time, have developed an
impressive way to use chemical compounds to dialogue with the
different protagonists of their environment (i.e.,
conspecifics, their hosts and the plants on which their hosts are
living). Unravelling the evolutionary meaning of such chemical
communication networks can give new insights into the ecology of
these insects and especially on how to improve their use for the
control of noxious pests in biological control programmes.
Chemical Ecology of Insect Parasitoids is a timely
publication, with organised chapters to present the most important
knowledge and discoveries that have taken place over the last
decade, and their potential use in pest control strategy.
Specific relevant case studies are presented to enhance the
reader’s experience.
Suited to graduate students and professional researchers and
practitioners in pest management, entomology, evolutionary biology,
behavioural ecology, and chemical ecology, this book is essential
for anyone needing information on this important group of
insects.
About the author
Eric Wajnberg is a research scientist working at the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Sophia Antipolis, France. He is a population biologist specializing in behavioural ecology, population genetics and statistical modelling. He is also an expert in biological control, with almost 30 years experience working on insect parasitoids.
Stefano Colazza is based at the University of Palermo, Italy. He is a specialist in infochemicals and behavioural ecology of plant, insect herbivores, and insect parasitoid interactions, with a special interest in the chemical ecology of plant volatile organic compounds in a tri-trophic context. He has been involved in these research areas for over 30 years.
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