Insects and hygiene the biology and control of insect pests of medical and domestic importance

Insects and hygiene the biology and control of insect pests of medical and domestic importance

Busvine's introductory account of the evolutionary histories of insects and mites leads on to a fascinating study of human reactions to ectoparasites. It shows how the extent of man's curiosity about them and references to their prevalence provide a continuous commentary both on the histor...

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Main Author: Busvine, James Ronald (Author)
Format: Book
Published: London Methuen 1966
Edition:Second edition
Subjects:
Insect Control
Insecta
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