Contents: Part I: 1. Essentials of integrated pest management. 2. Biological control. 3. Microbial control. 4. Host plant resistance. 5. Application of biotechnology in pest management. 6. Chemical control. 7. Toxicology of insecticides. 8. Rodenticides and acaricides. 9. The sterile insect technique. 10. Insecticide resistance: mechanisms and management. 11. Pesticide residues in food commodities. Part II: Pest Management in Horticultural Crops. 12. Pests of solanacious crops and bhendi. 13. Pests of cruciferous crops. 14. Pests of cucurbits. 15. Pests of peas and beans. 16. Pests of tuber crop. 17. Pests of perrenial and leafy vegetable crops. 18. Pests of chillies. 19. Pests of onion. 20. Pests of mango. 21. Pests of citrus. 22. Pests of guava, sapota, banana and pomegranate. 23. Pests of papaya and grapevine. 24. Pests of ber, custard apple and tamarind. 25. Pests of apple, peach, pear and plum. 26. Pests of coconut. 27. Pests of coffee and tea. 28. Pests of cocoa, cashew and arecanut. 29. Pests of pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, turmeric and zinger. 30. Pests of flower crops. 31. Rodent and bird pests of horticultural crops. The book entitled ‘Text Book on - Integrated Pest Management of Horticultural Crops’, is thoroughly written as a text for undergraduate level courses in insect pest management. In part one of the book there are 11 chapters which present precise and reasonable comprehensive review of concepts and components of Integrated Pest Management, thus making the text an excellent coverage of the tactics and strategies used in integrated pest management (IPM). The Part Two contains 20 chapters that deal with IPM of major economic horticultural crops in India, each presenting applicable summaries of identification, nature of damage, symptoms and updated IPM measures. Colour pictures, tables, and illustrations are helpful supplements to the written text. The book culminates in Part three dedicated to students as it includes the Objective Entomology Questions with key towards preparation for Competitive examinations viz., ICAR JRF/SRF/NET/ARS/SAU exams in India.