Medical and Veterinary Entomology 3rd Edition

Medical and Veterinary Entomology

A comprehensive textbook on arthropods that affect human and animal health, covering medically and veterinary important insects and arachnids such as mites, ticks, spiders, and scorpions. It examines their taxonomy, morphology, life cycles, behavior, ecology, public-health and veterinary significance, and approaches to pest management and prevention of arthropod-borne diseases.

Key Features:

• Medical and veterinary entomology
• Insects and arachnids of health importance
• Mites and ticks
• Spiders and scorpions
• Taxonomy and morphology
• Life history and behavior
• Arthropod ecology
• Veterinary and public-health importance
• Pest management and disease prevention
• Arthropod-borne diseases and vectors
• Suitable for students, veterinarians, entomologists, parasitologists, and public-health professionals