This book is divided into four parts: (I) Identification and Diagnostics; (II) Evolutionary Relationships and Population Genetics; (III) Host–Pathogen Interactions; and (IV) Genomics and Genetic Engineering. Sixteen chapters have been written by leading researchers in the field which provide comprehensive and up-to-date information on each part. This book is especially timely as it provides current methods and approaches for diagnosis and identification of entomopathogens. It also summarizes molecular techniques applied for the study of population genetics and evolutionary relationships of entomopathogens themselves and in relation with their arthropod hosts. Moreover, it includes the latest information on methods used to unravel pathogen–host interactions and for the study of their genomes and strains improvement (GMOs). Like other natural enemies, insect pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and nematodes, have demonstrated to be environmentally safe and economical alternatives for control of a wide range of arthropod pests. Because of their documented efficacy and the advantages they offer in comparison with chemical pesticides, interest in these organisms has increased exponentially over the past decades.
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