Mosquitoes: Identification, Ecology and Control (which was previously published as Mosquitoes and Their Control in its second edition) presents a wealth of information on the bionomics, systematics, ecology, research techniques and control of both nuisance and disease vector mosquitoes. It provides practical guidance and important information in an easily readable style, suitable for anyone involved with, or interested in mosquitoes and their management.
In this third edition, 102 European species including the most important invasive species and more than 100 globally important vector and nuisance species are described. Most of them, including all European species, are presented in the fully illustrated identification keys, followed by a detailed description of the morphology, biology, distribution and medical importance of each species, including over 700 detailed drawings.
Mosquitoes: Identification, Ecology and Control includes:
- systematics and biology
- medical significance
- research techniques
- morphological characteristics used for the identification of larvae and adults
- illustrated identification keys for larval and adult mosquito genera
- morphology, ecology, and distribution of the species identified in the keys
- biological, genetic, physical and chemical control of mosquitoes
Mosquitoes: Identification, Ecology and Control is a valuable tool for vector ecologists, medical entomologists, students and all those involved with mosquito systematics, biology, ecology, and control worldwide.
Society as a whole benefits from the implementation of carefully designed and sustainable programs for the management of mosquitoes, and the diseases they transmit. The third edition of this successful publication has been comprehensively updated and expanded, to provide the foundation of a more enlightened and informed approach to mosquito management.
Part I General Aspects
- Systematics
- Biology of Mosquitoes
- Medical Importance of Mosquitoes
- Mosquito Research Techniques.-Morphology of Mosquitoes
Part II Identification Keys Morphology Ecology and Distribution of European Species
- Key to Female Mosquitoes
- Key to Male Mosquitoes
- Key to Mosquito IV Instar Larvae
- Subfamily Anophelinae
- Subfamily Culicinae
Part III Identification Keys Morphology Ecology and Distribution of Important Vector and Nuisance Species World Wide
- Africa
- Asia
- Australia
- Central and South America
- North America
Part IV Control of Mosquitoes
- Biological control
- Environmental management
- Chemical control
- Physical control
- Genetical control
- Personal protection
- Integration and implementation of mosquito management
- Literature
European Mosquito Bulletin 28 (2010), 246 Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association ISSN 1460-6127; w.w.w.e-m-b.org 28 (2010), 246 Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association ISSN 1460-6127; w.w.w.e-m-b.orgFirst published online 29 November 2010 BOOK REVIEW: Mosquitoes and Their Control. Second Edition... Mosquitoes and their Control will be appreciated by all involved in the study and control of mosquitoes. It is an authoritative account of the biology and control of mosquitoes and contains a wealth of information on the bionomics, systematics, ecology and control of nuisance species and disease vectors, especially those of the European continent. The importance of mosquitoes is emphasised, both as causes of human suffering and of economic loss. Material in the book is presented in an easily readable style providing essential information and practical guidance to specialist and general entomologists...Mosquitoes and their Control is a valuable tool for vector ecologists, entomologists, and all those involved with mosquito control, biology, ecology, and systematics. It will especially benefit students and professionals dealing with mosquitoes and their control. Society as a whole stands to gain from improved, environmentally responsible mosquito management programmes designed on the basis of the detailed knowledge of mosquitoes and their control that this book provides. Keith Snow