Focusing on the natural toxins that are purely toxic to insects, this book contains hundreds of chemical structures. It discusses the concepts and mechanisms involved in toxicity, bioassay procedures for evaluation, structure-activity relationships, and the potential for future commercialization of these compounds.

Table of Contents

• About the Author
• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Concepts and Mechanisms
• 3 Bioassays
• 4 Structure–Activity Relationships
• 5 Impact on Insect Natural Enemies
• 6 Commercialization Prospects
• 7 Bioefficacy