Who Let the Bugs Out A Beginner's Guide to Managing Radical Insects

Fundamentals of Entomology by KK Wagh

Entomology is the branch of zoology or biological science that deals with the study of insects. The contents of this lecture notes are as follows  : Introduction, Dominance of Class Insecta, Insect Integument, Body segmentation and structure of Head, Structure of thorax and abdomen, Structure and modifications of Antennae, Structure and modifications of mouth parts, Structure and modifications of leg, Structure and modifications of wings, Sensory and Sound producing organs, Metamorphosis and Seasonal adoptions, Immature stages of Insects, Structure and functions of Digestive system, Structure and functions of Circulatory system, Structure and functions of excretory system, Structure and functions of Respiratory system, etc.

Author(s): Prof. Mochi A. S., K. K. Wagh College of Agriculture, Nashik

91 Pages

Insecticides Pest Engineering

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.

Author(s): Farzana Khan Perveen

NA Pages

Entomology by Janet Spencer

This note contains the following topics: Insect Classification, Arthropoda classes, Arthropods , Insecta , Morphology, Thorax , Wings , Abdomen , Insect Orders, Insect Injury, Beneficial insects.

Author(s): Janet Spencer

52 Pages

Explanation Of Terms Used In Entomology

This is an older book but most information is still useable, good for people with a developing interest in insects. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature.

Author(s): John Bernhard Smith

NA Pages

Edible insects Future prospects for food and feed security

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

201 Pages

Medical Entomology

The aim of this lecture note is to give a general insight to the biology of arthropods, their habits and habitats before embarking on a detailed study of insect vectors.

Author(s): Zinabu Anamo and Negga Baraki

196 Pages

Insects, spiders, and other arthropods

This note covers the following topics: dragonflies damselflies, mayflies, stoneflies, crickets, grasshoppers katydids, praying mantids, true bugs cicadas dobsonflies, lacewings scorpionflies, beetles, true flies, caddisflies, butterflies moths, wasps ants bees, purseweb spiders, brown recluses, cellar spiders, cobweb spiders, sheetweaving spiders, orb weavers, longjawed orb weavers, orchard spiders, grass spiders, nurseryweb fishing spiders, wolf spiders, crab spiders, jumping spiders.

Author(s): University of Kentucky Department of Entomology

NA Pages

Entomology Basics (PDF 84P)

This note covers the following topics: Introduction to Insects, Growth and Development, Insect Orders, Feeding Styles and Mouthparts, Integrated Pest Management, Common Garden Pests and Beneficial Insects.

Author(s): Chris Becker

84 Pages