Urban Insects and Arachnids Tapa dura - 2005

This account provides the first comprehensive coverage of the insect and other arthropod pests in the urban environment worldwide. Presented is a brief description, biology, and detailed information on the development, habits, and distribution of urban and public health pests. There are 570 illustrations to accompany some of the major pest species. The format is designed to serve as a ready-reference and to provide basic information on orders, families, and species. The species coverage is international and based on distribution in domestic and peridomestic habitats. The references are extensive and international, and cover key papers on species and groups. The introductory chapters overview the urban ecosystem and its key ecological components, and a review of the pests status and modern control strategies. The book will serve as a student textbook, professional training manual, and handbook for the pest control professionals, regulatory officials, and urban entomologists. It is organized alphabetically throughout.

Detalles

• Título Urban Insects and Arachnids
• Autor William H. Robinson
• Encuadernación Tapa dura
• Edición 1st
• Páginas 480
• Volúmenes 1
• Idioma ENG
• Editorial Cambridge University Press
• Fecha de publicación 2005-04-14
• Ilustrado Sí
• Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
• ISBN 9780521812535 / 0521812534
• Peso 3.3 libras (1.50 kg)
• Dimensiones 10.89 x 8.77 x 1.07 pulgadas (27.66 x 22.28 x 2.72 cm)
• Temas
  • Demographic Orientation: Urban
• Library of Congress subjects Insect pests, Urban entomology
• Número de catálogo de la Librería del Congreso de EEUU 2004054537
• Dewey Decimal Code 595.716