Urban Insect Pests

"Insects and related arthropods have made extensive use of Earth's natural resources for millions of years. The advent of agriculture some 10,000 years ago, followed by the increase in human densities and growth of urban environs, created a new and dynamic natural resource for their adaptations. Bed bugs, termites, ants, flies, mosquitoes, fleas, lice, and many others have suddenly found humans and the spaces they construct available for their adaptation and use. Here, insect science experts contribute 15 chapters grouped by pest type of technological approach to address problem identification and provide management strategies. Bed bugs, termites, and mosquitoes, for example, have been studied extensively, and there are specific protocols that will likely succeed. Less is known about timber pest beetles, which often leaves their managements to a trial-and-error approach. Recent work in molecular science and in renewed studies of plants with pest control properties provides a wealth of new information that should translate into better ways to solve urban insect problems. The book also makes a convincing case for the need to devise expert networks to diagnose and deliver holistic management strategies resulting in sustainability solutions for urban insect problems. Prophylactic control with pesticides is unsustainable, and this volume provides new and better directions for future management. Summing Up: Recommended"

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1: Urban Insect Pests: Sustainable Management Strategies
2: Bedbug Management
3: Emerging technologies for urban mosquito management
4: Filth Fly Management in Urban Environments
5: Sustainable cockroach management using insecticidal baits – formulations, behavioral responses and issues
6: Fleas and Flea Management
7: Products and Strategies for Nuisance Urban Ant Management
8: Management Strategies for Subterranean Termites
9: Management of Drywood termites: Past practices, present situation, and future prospects
10: Urban Timber Pest Beetles: Risks and Management
11: Molecular ecology meets urban entomology: how molecular biology is changing urban pest management
12: Controlling hematophagous insects: The quality-of-life scenario
13: Urban Pest Management: Need for Correct Mixture of Knowledge and Practice
14: Marketing Integrated Pest Management as a Value Added Service
15: Plants with Pest Control Properties against Urban Pests

Partho Dhang

Partho Dhang received his PhD in Life Science from the University of Madras, India. His research interests are on insecticides, natural product chemistry, insect pheromones, biopesticides, and insecticide baits. Dr. Dhang is a prolific writer and speaker in the International pest control market. He has spoken at many international conferences such as NPMA, ICUP, IRG, Pest Summit, FAOPMA, TRG, Rapid Conference etc. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed papers in international journals of repute. He has edited and written four books on "Urban Pest Management" which are all published by CAB International.