Light Trap: An Eco-Friendly IPM Tool
by SM Vaishampayan, Sanjay Vaishampayan
ISBN: 9789351241041
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Imprint : DAYA
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 6495.00
Biblio : xvii+162p., figs., col.plts., tabls., ind., 25 cm
Author Profile
S.M. Vaishampayan, Retired in 2001 as Professor and Head, Department of Entomology, J. N. Agricultural University, Jabalpur. Obtained Ph.D. degree in Entomology in 1973 from the University of Illinois, U.S.A. Ph.D. thesis was related to visual and spectral specific responses of green house whitefly. In 1973 itself a systematic work was started on light trap studies at Jabalpur (M.P.). Work continued for more than 25 years till retirement in 2001, completing three research projects on light trap
About The Book
The book covers information on some theoretical aspects related to working of light trap like organs of insect vision and orientation towards light source, electromagnetic radiation, spectrum visible/attractive to insects, characteristics of electric lamps used, factors affecting trap catches and identification of migratory phases based on analysis of light trap catches etc. Practical aspects include principles and practice of light trap operation, trap designs and light sources to be used and s
Table of Contents
Foreword v
Preface vii <br/>
List of Figures xiii <br/>
List of Tables xv <br/>
1. Introduction 1 <br/>
2. Early History of Light Trap 6 <br/>
3. Structure and Functioning of Organs of Insect Vision 12 <br/>
4. Physical Aspects of Electromagnetic Radiation, Light and Colour 20 <br/>
5. Visual Response and Spectrum Attractive to Insects 24 <br/>
6. Electric Lamps Used in Light Trap 30 <br/>
7. Factors Affecting Light Trap Catches 38 <br/>
8. Principles and Practice of Light Trap
