Handbooks, guidebooks, and encyclopedias
These sources have been created as educational materials and as handbooks for quick reference. They have gone through an editorial process before being published, though that process varies depending on the publisher.
These are only a few examples. Below, you can use the catalog or call numbers to find more options.
Insect Behavior (Print and ebook) by Call Number: General ; QL496 .I587 2018ISBN: 9780198797500Publication Date: 2018-10-16
The Complete Insect (Print) by Call Number: General ; QL463 .C667 2023ISBN: 9780691243108Publication Date: 2023-08-15
Natural Enemies (Print) by Call Number: General ; SB933.3 .H37 2018ISBN: 9781107668249Publication Date: 2018-07-26
Entomology and Pest Management (Print) by Call Number: General ; SB931 .P39 2006ISBN: 9780131525634Publication Date: 2005-05-01Ideal for those with little or no background in entomology–this book combines, in a single volume–general principles of entomology and modern principles of insect pest management–including factual details and specific examples.Features up-to-date coverage on environmentally sound insecticides; the Transgenic plant controversy; Pest management systems; Newly released and recently discontinued products and updated insecticides; Current government regulations and labeling of microbial pesticides, plant pesticides and biochemical pesticides; and Developments in genetic engineering and plant bio technology.For those with little or no background in entomology who want a single combined resource of both general entomology and applied aspects.
Search the Library Catalog
Use our catalog to find books, videos, and other resources in our collections.
Call Number Ranges
Use these call number ranges to browse the General Collection and the Reference Collection.
Also look for e-books and streaming media.
| QL360-599.82 | Invertebrates |
| SB599-990.5 | Pests and Diseases |
Academic Journals
Academic and trade journals are collections of articles published by experts (academics or tradespeople) for experts. You can use COD Databases to search large connections of journals for individual articles, while avoiding any paywalls you might find on the web. Below are a few COD Databases that are recommended for this project.
- Science Direct
Science Direct provides indexing and full-text journal articles in the sciences and social sciences, including chemistry, medicine, computer science, earth science, economics, business, engineering, energy, environmental science, life science, materials science, mathematics, physics, and astronomy. This is a good source for scholarly research in those subjects.
- AGRICOLA
Containing bibliographic records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library, AGRICOLA provides millions of citations relating to the field of agriculture. Citations are comprised of journal articles, book chapters, theses, patents, software, audiovisual materials and technical reports to support agricultural research.
- JSTOR
JSTOR provides electronic access to major journal titles, eBooks, and images. Subjects covered by this database include art, biology, business, ecology, botany, general science, language, literature, mathematics, sustainability, security, music, and more. JSTOR is a great resource for general research. A personal account can be created to store and organize resources.
- Science (AAAS) Journal
Science is a family of journals published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Full-text articles are available from 1997-present on topics such as the entire human genome, never before seen images of the Martian surface, advancement in robotics, clinical studies in immunology, and much more.
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