Understanding and Controlling the German Cockroach
Published on 27. April 1995
Book
Hardback
448 pages
978-0-19-506495-7 (ISBN)
Description
The German cockroach is considered to be the most significant insect pest of homes in many countries of the world. This book provides updated information about the biology and behaviour of this pest including taxonomy and distribution, morphology, and genetics. Effective strategies and the use of technology to control the pest are considered. There are more than 1,200 cited references which make this a comprehensive reference book.
Reviews / Votes
"This excellent book will likely become a pest control classic." --IPM Practitioner"A useful resource, recommended especially for libraries that serve workers in entomology, public health, and pest management." --Choice
"This excellent book will likely become a pest control classic." --IPM Practitioner
"A useful resource, recommended especially for libraries that serve workers in entomology, public health, and pest management." --Choice
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
halftones, line figures and tables throughout
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
840 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-506495-7 (9780195064957)
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Additional editions
Michael K. Rust | John M. Owens | Donald A. Reierson
Understanding and Controlling the German Cockroach
E-Book
01/1995
OUP eBook
€212.99
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Content
Preface ; 1. Blatella and related species ; 2. Biology ; 3. Behavior ; 4. Medical and economic significance ; 5. Detection and monitoring ; 6. Conventional insecticides ; 7. Factors affecting control wth insecticides ; 8. Insecticide resistance ; 9. Inorganic insecticides and dusts ; 10. Baits and baiting ; 11. Insect growth regulators ; 12. Alternate control strategies ; 13. Chemical systems approach to pest control ; 14. Integrated pest management: An operational view