Pest Control References
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 There are numerous insects that impact people and their property. This is the realm of "urban entomology". In the past urban entomologists often focused their attentions on two insects - termites and cockroaches. Now the field is expanded to include structural pests, like termites, carpenter ants and powderpost beetles. Nuisance pests and some medically important pests are sometimes included as well. Garden and landscape pests also are now included in urban entomology.
Happily, the emphasis in recent years has been on least-toxic approaches to the management of these pests. "Least-toxic" means minimal toxicity to people and domesticated animals as well as low environmental impact. Methods tagged "least-toxic" must, however, still be effective.
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Urban Insects and Arachnids : A Handbook of Urban Entomology by William H. Robinson "Book Description - "Covering all the major groups of insects and other arthropods considered urban pests, this reference provides the reader with an up-to-date and comprehensive review of basic biology, behavior, distribution and, most importantly, control methodology."
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Handbook of Pest Control: The Behavior, Life History, and Control of Household Pests by Arnold Mallis, Dan Moreland (Editor). This links to the 8th edition published in 1997. A newer 9th edition also is available. This is the standard reference work in the pest control industry. Covers all of the major structural and nuisance pests. Control emphasis is on habitat modification and chemical control when necessary.
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Urban Insects and Arachnids : A Handbook of Urban Entomology is also now available as an E-Book from Powell's Book Store.
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Termites: Biology and Pest Management (1998) by M. J. Pearce. Excellent resource for detailed biology and control information.
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