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Synopsis This unique Dictionary of Applied Entomology is an essential reference book for all students of agricultural and biological sciences in pursuit of interviews and examination success. It covers the whole range of terms related with applied entomology and includes essential entries from such fields as insect anatomy, morphology, physiology, embryology, ecology, classification, behaviour and interaction. It also includes terms on useful and crop insect biology, diversity and population dynamics. Methods of insect control including cultural, biological and chemical control, insecticides & application equipments, toxicology, residues & pheromone, etc. are also defined. Entries on many modern field, industrial and laboratory techniques are also included. Bold headwords provide quick and easy access to over 6000 entries chosen and written on the expert advice from experienced advisory board. Each entry in the dictionary has been defined with the utmost accuracy, completeness and easy readability to be readily accessible for students and professionals in agriculture in general and entomology in particular.