Announcing a New Book

“Principles and Procedures for Rearing High Quality Insects”

The Insect Rearing Center in the Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology at Mississippi State University is proud to announce the publication of a new book, written by the instructors for the highly successful, annual insect rearing workshop of the same name.  The book covers all of the major topics necessary for developing a successful insect rearing program or for improving an existing program:

  • Insectary Design and Construction
  • Insectary Management
  • Insectary Health and Safety
  • Genetics
  • Environmental Biology
  • Nutrition, Feeding, and Artificial Diets
  • Microbial Contamination
  • Entomopathogens
  • Quality Control
  • Production Systems

The book contains 370 pages, illustrated by a total of 214 graphs/tables and images (24 in full color), and a 1,300-entry index.  A laminated, hard cover; coated paper stock; and a sewn binding make a durable and easy to use volume.  For more information and to purchase the book online, please visit the Insect Rearing Center website http://www.irc.entomology.msstate.edu.

Price : In US $75.00; International $97.00