Description
Book SynopsisUrban 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. This book is specifically intended to provide an aid to such candidates. The book contains 500 multiple-choice questions (and answers) 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 · Pesticides and pesticide formulations · Handling pesticides · Integrated Pest Control Produced in a convenient format that can be used at any time in any place, the book allows the reader to learn and revise the subject and much more. Its structure allows the study of one topic area at a time, progressing through a simple introduction followed by key revision questions, many of which require students to use their practical knowledge. The answers to each of the questions are provided at the end with short explanations wherever appropriate.
Table of Contents1: Introduction to Urban Pest Management 2: Pest Identification 3: Mosquitoes 4: Bed Bugs 5: Flies 6: Cockroaches 7: Subterranean Termites 8: Drywood Termites 9: Powderpost Beetles and Wood Pests 10: Ants 11: Fleas, Ticks and Mites 12: Sporadic Pests 13: Stored Product Pests 14: Rodents 15: Birds and Bats 16: Pesticides and Formulations 17: Handling Pesticides 18: Integrated Pest Management 19: Answers
