Key Questions in Urban Pest Management: A Study and Revision Guide - Couverture souple

Dhang, Partho; Koehler, Philip; Pereira, Roberto; Dye II, Dr Daniel

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1800620152 ISBN 13 : 9781800620155

Editeur : CABI Publishing, 2022

Synopsis

Urban pests are common all over the world. These include cockroaches, flies, mosquitoes, bed bugs, ticks, fleas, ants, termites, rodents and others. These pests thrive in human structures, where there is food, warmth and places to hide. Urban pests are one of the leading causes of illnesses in humans due to allergies, bites, food contamination and phobias. They can also cause significant damage to property and structures. Knowledge and training in this field is vital for professional and trainee pest managers. However, most practitioners lack resources and time to undertake a comprehensive university training course to gain knowledge. This book is specifically intended to provide an aid to such candidates following university and higher education programmes. The book contains 500 multiple-choice questions (and answers) set at three levels - foundation, intermediate and advanced grouped into the following major topic areas: · The history of urban entomology · Household pests · Cockroaches · Flies · Mosquitoes · Bed bugs · Termites · Sporadic pests · Stored product pests · Vertebrate pests · Methodology in pest control · Pesticides and pesticide formulations · Use of pesticides in urban pest control · Application equipment The book is produced in a convenient format so that it can be used at any time in any place. It allows the reader to learn and revise the subject and much more. The structure of the book allows the study of one topic area at a time, progressing through simple questions to those that are more demanding. Many of the questions require students to use their practical knowledge to interpret information provided.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

<b>Partho Dhang</b> received his PhD in Life Science from the University of Madras, India. His research interests are on insecticides, natural product chemistry, insect pheromones, biopesticides, and insecticide baits. Partho Dhang is a prolific writer and speaker in the International pest control market. He has spoken in many international conferences such as NPMA, ICUP, IRG, Pest Summit, FAOPMA, TRG, Rapid Conference etc. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed papers in international journal of repute. He has edited and written four books on "Urban Pest Management" which are all published by CAB International. Presently Partho Dhang lives in Philippines and in India.<br /><br /><b>Phil Koehler </b>is Emeritus Professor in Urban Entomology at the University of Florida. His research interests are on improved management of urban pests, including bed bugs, flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches, termites, and ants. He received his PhD in Endotmology from Cornell University and is a Fellow of the Entomological Society of America and National Academy of Inventors. He is honorary member of the Florida Pest Management Association and honorary member of the Certified Pest Control Operators of Florida. His honors include the University of Florida's Distinguished Faculty Award, University of Florida's Academy of Teaching Excellence, University of Florida Professorial Excellence Award, and two USDA Distinguished Service Awards, During the past 45 years he has published over 200 scientific publications and given over 2,500 presentations to the pest control industry.<br /><br /><b>Roberto Pereira</b> is an entomologist with B.S. in Agriculture from the University of São Paulo, Brazil, M.S. from Cornell University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Florida. Early in his career, Roberto with microbial control of insects including fire ants and other urban pests. Roberto is a Research Scientist at the Urban Entomology Laboratory at the University of Florida. He conducts research, education, and extension in several areas of urban entomology, including ants, cockroaches, termites, bed bugs, flies, mosquitoes, and other pests. Roberto has authored or coauthored more than 120 scientific publications and book chapters, several US and international patents on pest control, and numerous non-refereed and trade journal publications. He currently serves as Managing Editor for PestPro Magazine, is a member of the Society for Invertebrate Pathology, the Entomological Society of America, the Entomological Society of Brazil, the Florida Entomological Society.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CABI Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2022
• ISBN 10: 1800620152
• ISBN 13: 9781800620155
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 216
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible