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Entomology is now a well-established degree and with the scope of the environmental sciences continuing to expand, the evidence that we can acquire from it is expected to continue to have the broadest possible appeal. Though classed as a subsection of zoology, it is a deep enough subject to require specific undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications. Entomology usually comes under the control of biology or agriculture, horticulture departments and most universities in the world offer UG & PG courses in entomology. It may seem like a simple question, but there is some confusion over what is and what not an insect is. There are certain criteria by which we define which creatures are insects. For starters, they must have an exoskeleton whic is common to all arthropods. In order for the arthropod to be an insect, the specimen must have six legs which separate them from other arthropods. They also have three distinct body parts broken down into the head, abdomen and thorax. This book gives a comprehensive account to all aspects of entomology practical’s for agriculture and horticulture graduates. It provides students with a clear and systematic working manual for Apiculture, Sericulture and Lac culture besides providing a clear explanation of helpful insect’s identification and its usefulness. The book presents adequate exercises to reconfirm the understanding of the subject. The hands-on-activities presented throughout the text provide opportunities for the students to get personally involved in entomology practical. It helps to the students for identification of all families of insects and also their comparisons. The syllabus regarding to ICAR has also been fully covered in this book and helpful not only the agri and horti graduates but also for ARS, NET entomology aspiring students, teachers involved in entomology practical’s.