ENT-407                                                                       Range and Forest Entomology                                                                                  3 (2+1)

The basic objective of this course ‘Range and Forest Entomology’ is to provide the concepts regarding range land and forest ecosystem entomology. Students will learn about the basic concepts of forest ecosystem, its functioning and important components and factors affecting forest ecosystems. Moreover, this course teaches students about the biology, ecology, damage potential and control practices recommend against some basic major insect pests of forest trees and forest nursery management strategies. Students will be able to understand basic steps and plans for proper integrated pest management of forest nurseries.

Contents (Theory)

1. Importance of range and forest entomology in range land and forest ecosystems
2. Insect pests of range and forest trees
3. Lawn insects, their identification, distribution
4. Host plants, biology, nature of damage
5. Estimation of losses and management
6. Competition and complementary role of insects with range livestock

Contents (Practical)

1. Survey and collection
2. Preservation and identification of insect pests of range and forest trees
3. Study of nature of damage and demonstration of control measure
4. Field visits to range/ forests/ forest departments

Recommended Texts          

1. Barbose, P. & Wagner, M.B. (1989). Introduction to Forest and Shade Tree Insects. London, UK: Academic Press.
2. Dajoz, R. (2000). Insects and Forests.UK: Intercept Ltd.

Suggested Readings

1. Hashmi, A. A. (1994). Insect Pest Management, Horticultural and Forest Crops(Vol. 2). Islamabad: Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, Islamabad.
2. Jha, K. (2003). Forest Entomology. India: Ashish Publishing House.
3. Knight, F.B. & Heeiknen, H.J. (1980). Principles of Forest Entomology. New York: McGraw Hill, Book Co.