Saxo Access
Shopping Cart
Biological and Environmental Control of Disease Vectors (ebook) by -
Lorenz, Lena (editor)

Biological and Environmental Control of Disease Vectors ebook

948,41 DKK
Covering the theory and practice of non-insecticidal control of insect vectors of human disease, this book provides an overview of methods including the use of botanical biocides and insect-derived semiochemicals, with an overall focus on integrated vector management strategies. While the mainstay of malaria control programmes relies on pesticides, there is a resurgence in the research and utili…
Covering the theory and practice of non-insecticidal control of insect vectors of human disease, this book provides an overview of methods including the use of botanical biocides and insect-derived semiochemicals, with an overall focus on integrated vector management strategies. While the mainstay of malaria control programmes relies on pesticides, there is a resurgence in the research and utilisation of non-insecticidal control measures due to concerns over rapid development and spread of insecticide resistance, and long-term environmental impacts. This book provides examples of successful applications in the field and recommendations for future use.
Ebook 948,41 DKK
Can be read in our free apps for iPhone/iPad and Android and in the web reader for Mac/PC Can be read in iBooks, on PC, Kindle and PocketBook
Authors Lines, Jo (co-author), Lorenz, Lena (editor)
Publisher CAB International
Published 13.05.2013
Genres MBNS
Language English
Format epub
DRM LCP
ISBN 9781789243796

Covering the theory and practice of non-insecticidal control of insect vectors of human disease, this book provides an overview of methods including the use of botanical biocides and insect-derived semiochemicals, with an overall focus on integrated vector management strategies. While the mainstay of malaria control programmes relies on pesticides, there is a resurgence in the research and utilisation of non-insecticidal control measures due to concerns over rapid development and spread of insecticide resistance, and long-term environmental impacts. This book provides examples of successful applications in the field and recommendations for future use.