This PDF
is a guide for tutors on Malaria entomology and vector control and covers the
following topics related to Entomology : Introduction to malaria entomology,
Identification of malaria vectors, Sampling malaria vectors, Vector
incrimination and malaria control, Malaria vector control, Monitoring and
management of insecticide resistance, Vector control in different malaria
epidemiological strata.
This PDF covers the
following topics related to Entomology : Designing an Inventory, How Should a
Sampling Plan Be Defined?, Insect Sampling Methods, a Brief Overview of Sampling
Methods and of Insect Groups Relevant to Entomological Inventories in Tropical
Forest Environments, Target Insect Groups in Temperate Forests, Managing Trap
Catches.
This note
explains the following topics: Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Fungus Gnats,
Mealybugs, Mites, Control Guide, Scales Snails and Slugs, Springtails, Thrips,
Whiteflies.
The subject matter in this
book should attract the reader's concern to support rational decisions regarding
the use of pesticides. This book is compiled of 24 Chapters divided into 4
Sections. Section A focuses on toxicity of organic and inorganic insecticides,
Section B is dedicated to vector control using insecticides, biological control
of mosquito larvae, Section C describes bioactive natural products from
sapindacea, management of potato pests, flower thrips, mango mealy bug, pear
psylla and grapes pests, Section D provides information on insecticide
resistance in natural population of malaria vector, role of Anopheles gambiae
P450 cytochrome, genetic toxicological profile of carbofuran and pirimicarp
carbamic insecticides, etc.
This note provides an
introduction to the biology and identification of insects and an introduction to
insect pest management. Emphasis is placed on the application of entomology in
agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and everyday life.
This book draws on
a wide range of scientific research on the contribution that insects make to
ecosystems, diets, food security and livelihoods in both developed and
developing countries.
Author(s): Arnold van Huis, Joost Van Itterbeeck, Harmke Klunder,
Esther Mertens, Afton Halloran, Giulia Muir and Paul Vantomme
This note covers the following topics: Metamorphoses of Insects, Direct
Injuries caused by Insects, Direct Benefits derived from Insects,Indirect
Injuries caused by Insects, indirect Benefits derived from Insects, Affection of
Insects for their Young, Affection of Insects for their Young, Food of Insects
and Habitations of Insects.