Mosquitoes and Their Control

Mosquitoes and Their Control presents a wealth of information on the bionomics, systematics, ecology, research techniques and control of both nuisance and disease vector mosquitoes in an easily readable style, providing practical guidelines and important information for professionals and laymen alike.
Ninety-two European species and more than 100 globally important vector and nuisance species are included in the book. Most of them, including all European species, are described in the fully illustrated identification keys, followed by a detailed description of the morphology, biology, distribution and medical importance of each species, including over 700 detailed drawings.
Mosquitoes and Their Control includes: systematics and biology, medical significance, research techniques, illustrated identification keys for larval and adult mosquito general, morphology, ecology, and distribution of the species identified in the keys, biological, chemical, physical and genetic control of mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes and Their Control is a valuable tool for vector ecologists, entomologists, and all those involved with mosquito control, biology, ecology, and systematics world-wide. It will especially benefit those professionals, scientists and students dealing with mosquitoes and their control on a day-to-day basis. Society as a whole stands to gain from improved, environmentally responsible mosquito management programs designed on the basis of a broader understanding of mosquitoes and their control, as provided in this enlightening book.

List of contents

General Aspects.- Systematics.- Biology of Mosquitoes.- Medical Importance of Mosquitoes.- Mosquito Research Techniques.- Morphology of Mosquitoes.- Identification Keys; Morphology; Ecology and Distribution of European Species.- Key to Female Mosquitoes.- Key to Male Mosquitoes.- Key to Mosquito Fourth Instar Larvae.- Subfamily Anophelinae.- Subfamily Culicinae.- Identification Keys, Morphology, Ecology and Distribution of Important Vector and Nuisance Species - Worldwide.- Africa.- Asia.- Australia.- Central and South America.- North America.- Control of Mosquitoes.- Biological Control.- Environmental Management of Mosquitoes.- Chemical Control.- Physical Control.- Genetic Control of Mosquitoes.- Personal Protection.- Implementation and Integration of Mosquito Control Measures.

About the author

Norbert Becker ist Professor für medizinische Entomologie und Ökologie an der Universität Heidelberg. Er leitete vier Jahrzehnte die Stechmückenbekämpfung am Oberrhein (KABS) und berät die Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO/TDR) in Fragen der Vektorbekämpfung.

Dušan Petri¿ war als medizinischer Entomologe Professor an der Universität Novi Sad, Serbien, Leiter des Zentrums "Excellence One Health" zur Untersuchung von stechenden Insekten und ist Berater vieler internationaler Organisationen.



Marija Zgomba war Professorin an der Universität in Novi Sad, Serbien und setzte sich für die Anwendung biologischer und chemischer Strategien zur Bekämpfung von Stech- und Kriebelmücken auf nationaler und internationaler Basis ein.



Clive Boase entwickelt als medizinischer Entomologe und Berater der "Pest Management Consultancy" weltweit Strategien zur Bekämpfung von Schädlingen im städtischen Bereich.



Nil Rahola ist medizinischer Entomologe am nationalen Forschungsinstitut für nachhaltige Entwicklung (IRD) in Montpellier, Frankreich, und beschäftigt sich international mit Arthropoden von medizinischer und veterinärmedizinischer Bedeutung.



Jonas Schmidt-Chanasit ist Professor für Arbovirologie an der Universität Hamburg und leitet als Humanmediziner die Abteilung für Arbovirologie und Entomologie am Bernhard-Nocht-Institut für Tropenmedizin (BNITM) in Hamburg, wo er stellvertretender Direktor des Kooperationszentrums der WHO für Arboviren ist.



Achim Kaiser ist seit mehr als drei Jahrzehnten als international aktiver Entomologe bei der "Kommunalen Aktionsgemeinschaft zur Bekämpfung der Stechmückenplage" (KABS) mit den Schwerpunkten Systematik, Lebensweise und Bekämpfung der Stechmücken beschäftigt.

Summary

Mosquitoes and Their Control presents a wealth of information on the bionomics, systematics, ecology, research techniques and control of both nuisance and disease vector mosquitoes in an easily readable style, providing practical guidelines and important information for professionals and laymen alike.
Ninety-two European species and more than 100 globally important vector and nuisance species are included in the book. Most of them, including all European species, are described in the fully illustrated identification keys, followed by a detailed description of the morphology, biology, distribution and medical importance of each species, including over 700 detailed drawings.
Mosquitoes and Their Control includes: systematics and biology, medical significance, research techniques, illustrated identification keys for larval and adult mosquito general, morphology, ecology, and distribution of the species identified in the keys, biological, chemical, physical and genetic control of mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes and Their Control is a valuable tool for vector ecologists, entomologists, and all those involved with mosquito control, biology, ecology, and systematics world-wide. It will especially benefit those professionals, scientists and students dealing with mosquitoes and their control on a day-to-day basis. Society as a whole stands to gain from improved, environmentally responsible mosquito management programs designed on the basis of a broader understanding of mosquitoes and their control, as provided in this enlightening book.

Additional text

European Mosquito Bulletin 28 (2010), 246Journal of the European Mosquito Control AssociationISSN 1460-6127; w.w.w.e-m-b.org28 (2010), 246Journal of the European Mosquito Control AssociationISSN 1460-6127; w.w.w.e-m-b.orgFirst published online 29 November 2010BOOK REVIEW: Mosquitoes and Their Control. Second Edition...Mosquitoes and their Control will be appreciated by all involved in the study and control of mosquitoes. It is an authoritative account of the biology and control of mosquitoes and contains a wealth of information on the bionomics, systematics, ecology and control of nuisance species and disease vectors, especially those of the European continent. The importanceof mosquitoes is emphasised, both as causes of human suffering and of economic loss. Material in the book is presented in an easily readable style providing essential information and practical guidance to specialist and general entomologists......Mosquitoes and their Control is a valuable tool for vector ecologists, entomologists, and all those involved with mosquito control, biology, ecology, and systematics. It will especially benefit students and professionals dealing with mosquitoes and their control. Society as a whole stands to gain from improved, environmentally responsible mosquito management programmes designed on the basis of the detailed knowledge of mosquitoes and their control that this book provides.Keith Snow

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European Mosquito Bulletin 28 (2010), 246
Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association
ISSN 1460-6127; w.w.w.e-m-b.org
28 (2010), 246
Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association
ISSN 1460-6127; w.w.w.e-m-b.orgFirst published online 29 November 2010
BOOK REVIEW: Mosquitoes and Their Control. Second Edition...
Mosquitoes and their Control will be appreciated by all involved in the study and control of mosquitoes. It is an authoritative account of the biology and control of mosquitoes and contains a wealth of information on the bionomics, systematics, ecology and control of nuisance species and disease vectors, especially those of the European continent. The importanceof mosquitoes is emphasised, both as causes of human suffering and of economic loss. Material in the book is presented in an easily readable style providing essential information and practical guidance to specialist and general entomologists......Mosquitoes and their Control is a valuable tool for vector ecologists, entomologists, and all those involved with mosquito control, biology, ecology, and systematics. It will especially benefit students and professionals dealing with mosquitoes and their control. Society as a whole stands to gain from improved, environmentally responsible mosquito management programmes designed on the basis of the detailed knowledge of mosquitoes and their control that this book provides.
Keith Snow

Product details

• Authors: Norber Becker, Norbert Becker, Clive Boase, Christine Dahl, Achim Kaiser, Minoo Madon, Dusa Petric, Dusan Petric, Marija Zgomba, Marija et al Zgomba
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.07.2009
• EAN: 9783540928737
• ISBN: 978-3-540-92873-7
• No. of pages: 577
• Dimensions: 198 mm x 263 mm x 28 mm
• Weight: 1585 g
• Illustrations: XXX, 577 p.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology; B, Epidemiology & medical statistics, Evolution, Public Health, Public health & preventive medicine, Ecological science, the Biosphere, Epidemiology, Evolutionary Biology, Biomedical and Life Sciences, Taxonomy & systematics, Freshwater & Marine Ecology, Aquatic ecology, Hydrobiology, Freshwater and Marine Ecology, Animal taxonomy, Animal systematics, Animal Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography, Evolutionary Theory