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Table of contents (22 chapters)
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Front Matter
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General Aspects
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Identification Keys; Morphology; Ecology and Distribution of European Species
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Identification Keys, Morphology, Ecology and Distribution of Important Vector and Nuisance Species – Worldwide
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Control of Mosquitoes
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About this book
Mosquitoes and Their Control presents a wealth of information on the bionomics, systematics, ecology, research techniques and control of both nuisance and disease vector mosquitoes in an easily readable style, providing practical guidelines and important information for professionals and laymen alike.
Ninety-two European species and more than 100 globally important vector and nuisance species are included in the book. Most of them, including all European species, are described in the fully illustrated identification keys, followed by a detailed description of the morphology, biology, distribution and medical importance of each species, including over 700 detailed drawings.
Mosquitoes and Their Control includes: systematics and biology, medical significance, research techniques, illustrated identification keys for larval and adult mosquito general, morphology, ecology, and distribution of the species identified in the keys, biological, chemical, physical and genetic control of mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes and Their Control is a valuable tool for vector ecologists, entomologists, and all those involved with mosquito control, biology, ecology, and systematics world-wide. It will especially benefit those professionals, scientists and students dealing with mosquitoes and their control on a day-to-day basis. Society as a whole stands to gain from improved, environmentally responsible mosquito management programs designed on the basis of a broader understanding of mosquitoes and their control, as provided in this enlightening book.
Reviews
European Mosquito Bulletin 28 (2010), 246
Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association
ISSN 1460-6127; w.w.w.e-m-b.org
Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association
ISSN 1460-6127; w.w.w.e-m-b.org
First published online 29 November 2010
BOOK REVIEW: Mosquitoes and Their Control. Second Edition...
Mosquitoes and their Control will be appreciated by all involved in the study and control of mosquitoes. It is an authoritative account of the biology and control of mosquitoes and contains a wealth of information on the bionomics, systematics, ecology and control of nuisance species and disease vectors, especially those of the European continent. The importanceof mosquitoes is emphasised, both as causes of human suffering and of economic loss. Material in the book is presented in an easily readable style providing essential information and practical guidance to specialist and general entomologists......Mosquitoes and their Control is a valuable tool for vector ecologists, entomologists, and all those involved with mosquito control, biology, ecology, and systematics. It will especially benefit students and professionals dealing with mosquitoes and their control. Society as a whole stands to gain from improved, environmentally responsible mosquito management programmes designed on the basis of the detailed knowledge of mosquitoes and their control that this book provides.
Keith Snow
Authors and Affiliations
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Mosquitoes and Their Control
Authors: Norbert Becker, Dusan Petric, Marija Zgomba, Clive Boase, Minoo Madon, Christine Dahl, Achim Kaiser
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-92874-4
Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2010
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-92873-7Published: 05 September 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-3-540-92874-4Published: 18 August 2010
Edition Number: 2
Number of Pages: XXX, 577
Topics: Animal Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography, Freshwater & Marine Ecology, Public Health, Evolutionary Biology, Epidemiology