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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

Modern Beekeeping Bases for Sustainable Production

This book includes, in simple and accessible terms, very relevant topics such as the effect of pesticides, the impact of diseases and their management, production and analysis of pollen present in honey, DNA analysis, and sustainable management, among others. This book is answering an expected need for accurate and international information for the productive sector.

Author(s): Ramon Eduardo Rebolledo Ranz

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Social Life in the Insect World

This note covers the following topics: The Fable Of The Cigale and The Ant, The Cigale Leaves Its Burrow, The Song Of The Cigale, The Cigale: The Eggs and Their Hatching, The Mantis, The Golden Gardener, The Field Cricket, The Italian Cricket, The Sisyphus Beetle, The Instinct Of Paternity, A Bee-hunter: The Philanthus Aviporus, The Great Peacock Or Emperor Moth, The Oak Eggar Or Banded Monk, A Truffle-hunter: The Bolboceras Gallicus, The Elephant-beetle, The Pea-weevil, An Invader: The Haricot-weevil, The Grey Locust, The Pine-chafer.

Author(s): Jean-Henri Fabre

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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

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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

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

This book discusses the importance of insects generally and pest insects in particular. Also explains the Common Name, Scientific Name, Status, Damaging Stage of fifty insects.

Author(s): Timothy J. Gibb

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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

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