Understanding and controlling the German cockroach

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Understanding and controlling the German cockroach

edited by Michael K. Rust, John M. Owens, Donald A. Reierson

Oxford University Press, 1995

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-418) and index

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Description

The German cockroach is considered to be the most significant insect pest of homes in many countries of the world. This book provides updated information about the biology and behaviour of this pest including taxonomy and distribution, morphology, and genetics. Effective strategies and the use of technology to control the pest are considered. There are more than 1,200 cited references which make this a comprehensive reference book.

Table of Contents

  • Preface
  • 1. Blatella and related species
  • 2. Biology
  • 3. Behavior
  • 4. Medical and economic significance
  • 5. Detection and monitoring
  • 6. Conventional insecticides
  • 7. Factors affecting control wth insecticides
  • 8. Insecticide resistance
  • 9. Inorganic insecticides and dusts
  • 10. Baits and baiting
  • 11. Insect growth regulators
  • 12. Alternate control strategies
  • 13. Chemical systems approach to pest control
  • 14. Integrated pest management: An operational view

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