Fundamentals of Entomology

Contents: Preface. I. Basic entomology: 1. Entomology as a science. 2. Insect morphology. 3. Insect orders. 4. Insect anatomy and life processes. 5. Insect sensory system. 6. Insect development. 7. Insect behavior. 8. Insect ecology. 9. Insect pest management. II. Economic Entomology: 10. Entomography of crop pests. 11. Insect pests in Bangladesh forestry. 12. Insect vectors. 13. Insect benefactors: culture. 14. Selected bibliography. Appendix.

From the Foreword: "Insects are the most rich and diversified population in the animal kingdom, destructive insects including disease vector and useful insects carry much economic importance in the agricultural production system.

This is an excellent textbook for the students of entomology. This book contains basic concepts of entomology and plant protection technology incorporating an overview of pest-problems of agriculture and forestry sectors in Bangladesh. This book may be considered as a useful Reference Book on Applied Entomology and Pest Compendium in Agriculture and forestry for the teachers, research-scholars, agriculturists and foresters in Bangladesh."