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July 2023Urban Pest Management
An Environmental Perspective
by Partho Dhang
The management and control of pests in the urban environment in the 21st Century faces many challenges. Pest populations adapt to changing conditions brought about by environmental changes caused by global warming, human population growth, and increased pollution. Urban pests are able to expand their ranges, densities, and habitats, sometimes causing large-scale damage and disease. This book provides collective insights from academic and industry experts on perspectives concerning urban pest management and regulatory innovations arising from the rapid onset of recent environmental challenges. Chapter topics address pest biology, advances in urban pest management practices, emerging urban pest control developments, new technologies, and regulations. The book describes new methods of pest control, their impacts on human health and the environment, and strategies for integrated management limiting the use of chemicals. It provides a practical resource for researchers and policy makers in pest management, urban health, medical entomology and environmental science. · An up-to-date and comprehensive resource on environmental urban pest management · Designed to appeal to pest control operators, public health professionals, and a range of field workers, as well as researching academics and graduate students · Brings both academic and industry experts together in one volume
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September 2020Insect Pest Management
by David R Dent, Richard H Binks
This new, third edition has been thoroughly updated to include all the key principles, methodologies, approaches and practical examples of insect pest management in agriculture, horticulture, medical and veterinary entomology. The book covers monitoring and forecasting of pest outbreaks, yield loss and impact assessments and all of the latest methods involved in the control and management of insects. It includes coverage of host manipulation, plant resistance, biological control, use of interference, agronomic precision control methods and insecticides as well as socio-economic and research management aspects of developing integrated approaches to pest management. The new edition also reflects the key advances made in the disciplines of molecular biology, biochemistry and genomics related to insects and their management. It also considers the importance and role of biodiversity, climate change, precision agriculture, data management and sustainability of production and supply in delivering integrated management solutions. This important text continues to be essential reading for students, researchers and industry scientists involved in all aspects of insect pest management, applied entomology, crop protection and medical and veterinary entomology.
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HOMEOPATHY FOR TODAY
Family Friendly, Simple & Safe Healing
by David R. Card
Since most folks don’t have access to a trained homeopathic practitioner this book fills the need for an easy-access book, free of jargon, that could be your “go to” for dozens of conditions. Homeopathy For Today is current and full of common-sense lists to assist any new-bie in this field. Seasoned practitioners will recognize Card's grounded under-standing, coupled with his intuitive sensi-tivity gained from decades of experience.
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Facial Diagnosis for Everyone
by David R. Card
Facial diagnosis is the art of looking at a person’s face to discover what organ system is not functioning properly, or what disease process may be at work. Our face reflects the health of our body, and when unwanted blemishes, lines, colors, etc. are present, these may be signs of disfunction. The health of the body is dependent upon our organs, which reflects in our face. All things are connected inside and out; each part of our body (organs, tissues) is connected with our emotional state as well. So, emotions are also revealed in the face. It’s like anything else, we just have look closer to see what’s there. As a society we tend to be over-concerned with appearance. Using modern technology, doctors can remove superficial blemishes through laser treatments, creams, injections, and even surgeries. Often, people are dissatisfied with these treatments, as the problem tends to resurface in the same spot. It’s important to remove the cause of the facial signs, naturally, through good nutrition and using natural supplements for support. Improving overall health and well-being reduces the cause of our facial signs—the internal disfunctions—and will negate the need for facial surgeries or treatments, except in the case of injuries. While diet is important, the natural supplements indicated in this book are quite effective in supporting organ function as well as mental/emotional health. They includeherbs, homeopathic medicines, and cell salts (for mineral deficiency). The cell salt explanations will add a different perspective on physical, emotional, or mental symptoms as well. Using these and other personal care tools will help balance and support organ function for better overall health. The Chinese diagnosing perspective of the face is a tool they have used for thousands of years. Their concept of the associated organs is somewhat different than the western point of view. However, they do not rely upon facial diagnosis alone for the final assessment of a disease. There are other body diagnostic tools available from several other cultures and masters’ experiences. Some of the facial, or body signs, may or may not equate to a medical diagnosis. The Facial Diagnosis Book facial renderings are the extremes and don’t represent a normal face. An average face may present several layers of organ weakness. This perspective of the face provides hints that must be taken with other signs and symptoms to determine the course to follow.
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Science & MathematicsMarch 2022Key Questions in Urban Pest Management
A Study and Revision Guide
by Partho Dhang, Philip Koehler, Roberto Pereira, Daniel D Dye II
Urban pests are common all over the world. These include cockroaches, flies, mosquitoes, bed bugs, ticks, fleas, ants, termites, rodents and others. These pests thrive in human structures, where there is food, warmth and places to hide. Urban pests are one of the leading causes of illnesses in humans due to allergies, bites, food contamination and phobias. They can also cause significant damage to property and structures. Knowledge and training in this field is vital for professional and trainee pest managers. This book is specifically intended to provide an aid to such candidates. The book contains 500 multiple-choice questions (and answers) grouped into the following major topic areas: · The history of urban entomology · Household pests · Cockroaches · Flies · Mosquitoes · Bed bugs · Termites · Sporadic pests · Stored product pests · Vertebrate pests · Pesticides and pesticide formulations · Handling pesticides · Integrated Pest Control Produced in a convenient format that can be used at any time in any place, the book allows the reader to learn and revise the subject and much more. Its structure allows the study of one topic area at a time, progressing through a simple introduction followed by key revision questions, many of which require students to use their practical knowledge. The answers to each of the questions are provided at the end with short explanations wherever appropriate.
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December 2021Pest Management in Cotton
A Global Perspective
by Graham A. Matthews, Thomas A. Miller, Zeeshan Ahmed
This book presents a global overview of the background to, and the current state of, crop protection and pest management in cotton crops. Cotton is one of the most economically important crops in the world and has been grown for centuries but maintaining high yields of good quality requires sophisticated approaches to pest management. The introduction and use of pesticides over the decades significantly increased cotton yields but lead to many adverse environmental impacts. Over time, new and alternative insecticides were developed but overuse has enabled pests to develop significant resistance. The development of genetically modified cotton varieties with toxins derived from Bacillus thuringiensis enabled much improved control of lepidopteran larvae, including bollworms, but as the toxins had no effect on sucking pests, farmers had no choice but to continue using insecticides. Also, some of the new cotton varieties developed in recent times have not adapted to different climatic conditions and the quality of cotton fibre declined as a result. This book shows the need for more research to select cotton varieties with high quality fibres suitable for different cotton growing areas and to develop integrated pest management strategies to minimise the use of pesticides. It also demonstrates the need for an inter-disciplinary approach bringing together plant breeders, entomologists, plant pathologists, agronomists and agricultural engineers to achieve high yields of high quality cotton. In the future, farmers will need to adopt new technology to determine when and how pesticides are used in conjunction with cultural and biological control strategies. · Emphasises the importance of research on growing cotton in a world experiencing climate change · Demonstrates how crucial crop protection is in achieving high yields of high quality cotton · Shows how new technology will bring major changes in how cotton is grown in the future
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November 2017Zum Aufgeben ist es zu spät!
Fünf Dinge, die Pferde uns über das Leben lehren
by Ameruoso, Timo / Zusammen mit Mendlewitsch, Doris; Fotos von Tap, Jürgen
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Sustainable agricultureJune 2020Integrated Pest Management of Vegetable Crops
by Rakesh Sharma & Peshin Rajinder
The Book " Integrated Pest Management of Vegetable Crops" deals with a global overview IPM initiatives and review of different IPM programmes. The widespread use of IPM practices has not been adopted besides there has been a problem of diffusion of IPM practices from research sub-system to farmers. There is no unanimity with the methodological aspects of impact evaluation and dissemination of IPM programmes/practices. The book focuses on integrated pest management of vegetables, pesticide use, robust methodological aspects of impact evaluation, impact evaluation of vegetable IPM programmes and factors impacting the adoption of IPM practices. This book will serve the agencies associated with formulation and implementation of IPM programmes and will serve the professionals, investigators, and academia. At post-graduate level, the students will find the book as a useful guide for planning and conducting future research on IPM diffusion and impact analysis.
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HorticultureSeptember 2020Biointenstive Integreated Pest Management for Horticultural Crops
by Anil Kumar, Swati Saha & Jagipal Singh Coudhary
The book has covered recent techniques on bio-intensive integrated approaches of horticultural pests management. An attempt to compile information on non-chemical ways of pest management strategies including agronomic approaches to physical, mechanical, biopesticides, biocontrol agents, biorational pesticides etc. which are non harmful to environment and economically viable has been made. This book is a useful reference material for organic product producing farmers, researchers and students who are involved in bio-intensive pest management strategies.
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August 2021Miss Coquette
by Anselme Djeukam / Eldine
Coquette, the prettiest girl in her family, has a dream. She wants to become a star in town. This morning, it’s the election for Miss Barnyard. Everyone is busy. Coquette is obviously the favorite. Mother Hen goes to wake her up. And... surprise! Coquette is not there.
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Technology, Engineering & AgricultureApril 2018Urban Pest Control
A Practitioner's Guide
by Partho Dhang
This guide brings together the varied and multiple skills and activities required of pest control practitioners, including biology, chemistry, architecture, engineering, sales, logistics, legal and accounting, presented with a primary emphasis on pest organisms at its core. This book provides information and tips on all of these aspects and: explores the business of controlling pests (including trends in the industry, pest control tools, and sustainable pest control); covers biological information on each pest in addition to information on control and management, monitoring and follow-up; focusses particularly on globally significant pests with internationally-applicable use and guidance; and provides practical and hands-on experience, drawing on original case studies This is a key resource for pest control practitioners, as well as in-house staff of companies or buildings involved in household or urban pest control. It is also a valuable reference for researchers, and sanitation and building managers.
