Entomology

Anup Chandra is currently working as Senior Scientist in the Division of Crop Protection, ICAR-Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He completed his Ph.D. in Entomology from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. He is a Life Fellow of the Entomological Society of India, New Delhi, and recipient of IAHF-Young Scientist Award-2017 and Best Team Award-2023 (ICAR-IIPR Kanpur).Pradeep Natthuji Dawane is engaged in research at the Department of Agriculture Entomology, Regional Fruit Research Station Katol, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, India. He also completed his Ph.D. in Agricultural Entomology in 2013 from Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, India. He was recently awarded with the Distinguished Scientist Award-2023 and Eminent Scientist Award-2023.Arshad Ali is Assistant Professor at the Department of Zoology, Gandhi Faiz-e-Aam College, Shahjahanpur, India. He received his Ph.D. in Agricultural Entomology from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He also is a recepient of the Dr. D.S. Kothari's Postdoctoral Fellowship from UGC, New Delhi, India.M. C. Debnath is Senior Scientist and Head at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, East Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh, India. He completed his Ph.D. in Agricultural Entomology from Assam Agricultural University, India in 1997.Rajesh Kumar is Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology, Gandhi Faiz-e-Aam College, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. He completed his Ph.D. from Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow, india and received a Postdoctoral Fellowship from the UGC, New Delhi, India.Mahesh Pathak is Professor of Entomology and Incharge School of Crop Protection, College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Umiam, Meghalaya, India. He obtained his Ph.D. in Plant Protection from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India in 2008. He is Fellow of the Entomological Society of India and recipient of Young Scientist Award and Eminent Scientist Award.Wajid Hasan is Subject Matter Specialist in Entomology at KVK Jehanabad, Bihar Agricultural University, Bihar, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Entomology from GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, India, and was awarded Dr. DS Kothari UGC-Post Doctoral Fellowship in 2010.

• Preface. About the Authors. 1. Introduction to Entomology 2. Principles of Applied Entomology 3. Honey Bees and Their Significance 4. Insect Ecology 5. Population Dynamics and Pest Surveillance 6. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 7. Pest Management Techniques 8. Regulatory and Safety Aspects 9. Advances in Entomology 10. Applied Entomology and Beneficial Insects 11. Glossary of Entomological Terms. References

"Entomology: Insect Ecology & Concepts of IPM is a well-structured academic volume addressing two core pillars of modern entomology-insect ecology and integrated pest management (IPM). The book effectively bridges ecological theory with practical pest management, making it highly relevant to sustainable agriculture. Emphasis on biotic and abiotic factors, pest outbreaks, and ecological resistance reflects strong scientific depth. The book also addresses pesticide regulations, safety measures, and first aid, enhancing its practical utility. Coverage of beneficial insects, apiculture, sericulture, lac culture, vermiculture, and bioagent mass multiplication further strengthens its applied relevance. Written in a clear style, the book integrates theory with practice and is suitable for UG/PG students, researchers, extension professionals, KVK scientists, DAESI trainees, and practitioners."— Dr Harikesh Singh, M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, India