Advances in Urban Pest Management

Advances in Urban Pest Management

Author: Gary W. Bennett

Publisher:

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13:

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Abstract: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices and strategies for pesticide applicators working in urban or heavily populated areas are presented in this reference book. Arthropod, weed, vertebrate, household and public health pest and wood destroying organism controls are covered. Comprehensive bibliographies by topic are cited at the end of each chapter.


Key Questions in Urban Pest Management

Key Questions in Urban Pest Management

Author: Partho Dhang

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2022-04-29

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 1800620152

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Urban 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 major topic areas.


Urban Pest Management

Urban Pest Management

Author: Partho Dhang

Publisher:

Published: 2023

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781800622944

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"Bringing together ideas from academia and business, this book covers modern methods of urban pest control, their impacts on human health and the environment, and strategies for integrated management that limits the use of chemicals. It is aimed at researchers and policymakers in pest management, medical entomology and environmental science"--


Urban Pest Management

Urban Pest Management

Author: Partho Dhang

Publisher: Cabi

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781845938031

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This book, containing 15 chapters, aims to highlight approaches to urban pest (including mosquitoes and termites) prevention and control by the judicious use of pesticides. It discusses key strategies for minimizing pesticide use without compromising quality of pest control; foremost among these are strict adherence to the principles of integrated pest management, the adoption of novel technologies (such as use of growth regulators, baits, pheromones, natural products and encapsulated formulations) and enacting effective regulations.


Urban Insect Pests

Urban Insect Pests

Author: Partho Dhang

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2014-09-14

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 178064275X

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A companion to 'Urban Pest Management', this book builds on the issues of insect pests in urban settings to discuss control strategies that look beyond products. From an environmental and health perspective, it is not always practical to spray chemicals indoors or in urban settings, so this work discusses sustainable control and best practice methods for managing insects that are vectors of disease, nuisance pests and the cause of structural damage.


Public Health Significance of Urban Pests

Public Health Significance of Urban Pests

Author: Xavier Bonnefoy

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 9289071885

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The second half of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century witnessed important changes in ecology, climate and human behaviour that favoured the development of urban pests. Most alarmingly, urban planners now face the dramatic expansion of urban sprawl, in which city suburbs are growing into the natural habitats of ticks, rodents and other pests. Also, many city managers now erroneously assume that pest-borne diseases are relics of the past. All these changes make timely a new analysis of the direct and indirect effects of present-day urban pests on health. Such an analysis should lead to the development of strategies to manage them and reduce the risk of exposure. To this end, WHO invited international experts in various fields - pests, pest-related diseases and pest management - to provide evidence on which to base policies. These experts identified the public health risk posed by various pests and appropriate measures to prevent and control them. This book presents their conclusions and formulates policy options for all levels of decision-making to manage pests and pest-related diseases in the future. [Ed.]


Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management

Author: D. P. Abrol

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 1845938089

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Providing a critical evaluation of the management strategies involved in ecologically-based pest management, this book presents a balanced overview of environmentally safe and ecologically sound approaches. Topics covered include biological control with fungi and viruses, conservation of natural predators, use of botanicals and how effective pest management can help promote food security. In the broader context of agriculture, sustainability and environmental protection, the book provides a multidisciplinary and multinational perspective on integrated pest management useful to researchers in entomology, crop protection, environmental sciences and pest management.