Entomology Treatise 4th Edition by T.V. Prasad | Agricultural & General Entomology Textbook

Overview

Boost your preparation for agricultural competitive exams with the 4th Edition of “Entomology Treatise” by renowned entomologist T. V. Prasad. Authored by a Principal Scientist at ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad, this comprehensive academic textbook serves as an essential guide for students, researchers, and aspirants preparing for ICAR-JRF, SRF, NET, ARS, Civil Services, and other state/national agricultural examinations.

Key Features & Highlights

• Targeted Exam Content: Features dedicated syllabus analysis for various competitive exams, important historical landmarks, key institutes, and notable scientists with their contributions.

• Comprehensive Coverage: Extensively covers fundamental and applied branches of entomology, including Systematics, Taxonomy, Morphology, Physiology, and Ecology.

• Advanced Pest Management: Deep dives into modern and traditional control strategies, including Biological Control, Bio-pesticides, Chemical Control & Toxicology, Host Plant Resistance, Plant Quarantine, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

• Applied Entomology: Includes specialized chapters on beneficial insects and economic practices like Apiculture, Sericulture, and Lac Insects, alongside coverage of crop pests, stored product pests, and arthropod vectors.

Book Details

• Edition: 4th Edition

• Language: English

• Ideal For: Agriculture students, entomology researchers, and competitive exam aspirants (ICAR, UPSC, State PSCs).