9781332860791 - More Minor Horrors (Classic Reprint) de Shipley, A. E. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines several minor pests and nuisances that humans have faced throughout history. These pests include the cockroach, which has become increasingly widespread and troublesome; the bot fly, which poses a serious threat to the health of cattle and the leather industry; the mosquito, a dangerous carrier of diseases like malaria; and the biscuit weevil, a destructive force in grain storage. The author, an experienced entomologist, provides a wealth of information on the biology, behavior, and impact of these pests, drawing on the latest scientific research and historical accounts. Through detailed descriptions and engaging anecdotes, the book highlights the fascinating and often overlooked world of these creatures, while also emphasizing the importance of understanding and controlling their populations to protect human health and well-being. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.