Handbook Of Medical Entomology

By William A. Riley and Oskar Augustus Johannsen

Book Overview

The Handbook of Medical Entomology is a comprehensive guide to the study of insects that affect human health. Written by William Albert Riley, a renowned entomologist and professor, this book provides a detailed overview of the biology and behavior of medically important insects, including mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, lice, and bed bugs. The book covers the identification, distribution, and ecology of these insects, as well as the diseases they transmit and the methods used to control them. It also includes chapters on insecticides, repellents, and other control measures, as well as a glossary of entomological terms. This handbook is an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals in the fields of entomology, public health, and veterinary medicine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430474351
• ISBN13: 9781430474357
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"