Complete Guide on Beneficial Insects

Complete Guide on Beneficial Insects is an examination-oriented book covering the theory and objective aspects of beneficial insects, designed for aspirants preparing for ICAR ARS, NET, JRF, SRF, SAU’s AIEEA PG, UPSC Civil Services and other allied examinations.

Key Features

• Comprehensive guide to Beneficial Insects.
• Covers both theoretical and objective aspects.
• Designed specifically for competitive examination preparation.
• Covers Sericulture, Apiculture and Lac Culture.
• Includes insects as pollinators.
• Covers parasites, parasitoids and predators.
• Covers insects used as weed killers and scavengers.
• Includes insects of aesthetic and scientific value.
• Covers insects as food.
• Includes insects in forensic science.
• Covers insects as ecological and biological indicators.
• Includes genetically modified insects.
• Includes objective/question sections following the major topics.

Table of Contents

1. Sericulture
2. Objectives on Sericulture
3. Apiculture
4. Objectives on Apiculture
5. Lac Culture
6. Objectives on Lac Culture
7. Insects as Pollinators
8. Objectives on Insects as Pollinators
9. Insects as Parasites, Parasitoids and Predators
10. Objectives on Insects as Parasites, Parasitoids and Predators
11. Insects as Weed Killers and Scavengers
12. Objectives on Insects as Weed Killers and Scavengers
13. Insects of Aesthetic and Scientific Value
14. Objectives on Insects of Aesthetic and Scientific Value
15. Insects as Food
16. Objectives on Insects as Food
17. Insects in Forensic Science
18. Objectives on Insects in Forensic Science
19. Insects as Ecological and Biological Indicator
20. Objectives on Insects as Ecological and Biological Indicator
21. Genetically Modified Insects
22. Objectives on Genetically Modified Insects

Learning Outcomes

After studying this book, readers can:

• Understand important concepts related to beneficial insects.
• Develop a stronger foundation in sericulture, apiculture and lac culture.
• Understand the role of insects in pollination.
• Identify the importance of beneficial parasites, parasitoids and predators.
• Understand the use of insects in biological and ecological processes.
• Review the importance of insects in forensic science.
• Understand insects used as ecological and biological indicators.
• Revise important concepts through objective questions.
• Strengthen preparation for agriculture and allied competitive examinations.

Ideal For

• ICAR JRF aspirants
• ICAR SRF aspirants
• ICAR NET aspirants
• ICAR ARS aspirants
• SAU AIEEA PG aspirants
• Ph.D. entrance examination candidates
• UPSC Civil Services aspirants
• Agriculture students
• Entomology students
• Candidates preparing for allied agricultural examinations

Why Buy This Book?

Complete Guide on Beneficial Insects brings together important beneficial-insect topics in a single examination-oriented resource. Its combination of subject matter and objective questions makes it useful for students who need both conceptual understanding and focused revision for agriculture and allied competitive examinations.

About the Authors

Deepak Kumar Mahanta, J. Komal, Tanmaya Kumar Bhoi and Ipsita Samal are the authors of Complete Guide on Beneficial Insects. The authors’ academic/research backgrounds are in agricultural entomology and related fields. The publisher’s current author profile describes Deepak Kumar Mahanta as pursuing a Ph.D. in Agricultural Entomology and notes his ICAR-JRF, ICAR-NET and SRF qualifications.