This book's intended broad scope introduces readers to the variety of insects-pest and their functions in forest ecosystems. This book discusses both the beneficial and harmful impacts insects have on forest health, even though the idea that an understanding of their ecology would help manage pest species in forest ecosystems. More in-depth coverage of many of the themes discussed in this book can be found in a number of outstanding publications and reviews. The goal of this book is to provide a thorough overview of the field of Forest Entomology. The importance of the ecological services provided by forests and woodlands is becoming increasingly recognized. For example, approximately 1.6 billion people (or 25% of the global population) rely on forests for subsistence, livelihoods, and income, according to a UN report (2021). As the world's population grows, the importance of forest and woodland ecosystem services is predicted to rise. The frequency and intensity of disturbances encountered by forest ecosystems have increased in parallel with the rise in demand for the benefits provided by these ecosystems. These disruptions have resulted in altered patterns of interactions and distributions between forest insects, pests, and trees, which have led to these sharp increases. To learn more about the causes of these disruptions, their effects, and ways to avoid or mitigate them, a lot of research has been done. Many new and developing technologies have boosted our knowledge of the significance and effects of insects in forest ecosystems, the variables affecting their number and distribution, and the strategies for mitigating the negative effects of insect and pest species.
Dr. Bhavana Dixit, Assistant Professor, Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Environmental Sciences, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. She has over 28 years experience of Teaching and Research in Forestry and Environment. She has been awarded ‘The Beahr’s Environment Leadership Programme (ELP) Berkely University of California on "Sustainable Environmental Management on 2022 and University Gold Medal (First position in M.Sc. Forestry and Environmental Science) Guru Ghasidas University on 1997. She has published more than 39 research papers and completed 7 research projects. Her major research field is Forest Pathology, Entomology, Carbon Forestry, Non Timber Forest Products and livelihood.
Dr. Samyak Singh, is presently working as a Research Scholar in Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. He has completed M.Sc. from H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand. He has published more than 8 research papers and articles in various National and International journals. His major research field is Carbon Forestry, Soil Science and Biodiversity.
Shishir Chandrakar, is presently working as a Research Scholar in Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. He has completed M.Sc. in Forestry and Environmental Sciences from Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. He has qualified JRF and UGC NET in Environmental Science. He has published 8 research papers in various National and International journals. His major research field is Carbon Forestry, NTFPs and Soil Sciences.
1. Definition and General Range of Damage Caused by Insect and Pest to Indian Forests ..............................................................................1
2. Classifications of Insects .........................................................................5
3. Life History of Important Insect Pest of Indian Forest ..........................9
4. Metamorphosis in Insects ......................................................................19
5 . Insects of Agroforestry and Plantation Trees .......................................35
6. Insects of Felled Trees and Their Control ............................................53
7. Nursery Pests and Their Control ...........................................................63
8. Seed Pests and Their Control ................................................................73
9. Insect Pest of Bamboo ...........................................................................83
10. Useful Insects .......................................................................................89
Apis .......................................................................................................91
Laccifer lacca ........................................................................................92
Silkworm ...............................................................................................94
Parasites and Predators .......................................................................104
11. Integrated Pest Management of Indian Forest ....................................107
