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Insects and Wildlife

Arthropods and their Relationships with Wild Vertebrate Animals

By: Dr John Capinera

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Insects and Wildlife

Arthropods and their Relationships with Wild Vertebrate Animals

By: Dr John Capinera

Insects and Wildlife: Arthropods and their Relationships with Wild Vertebrate Animals provides a comprehensive overview of the interrelationships of insects and wildlife. It serves as an introduction to insects and other arthropods for wildlife management and other vertebrate biology students, and emphasizes the importance of insects to wild vertebrate animals. The book emphasizes how insects exert important influences on wildlife habitat suitability and wildlife population sustainability, including their direct and indirect effects on wildlife health. Among the important topics covered are: the importance of insects as food items for vertebrate animals; the role of arthropods as determinants of ecosystem health and productivity; the ability of arthropods to transmit disease-causing agents; an overview of representative disease-causing agents transmitted by arthropods; arthropods as pests and parasites of vertebrates; the hazards to wildlife associated with using using pesticides to protect against insect damage; insect management using techniques other than pesticides; the importance of insect conservation and how insects influence wildlife conservation.

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808

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John Wiley & Sons

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ISBN 10

1444357840

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9781444357844

The Complete Bee Handbook

History, Recipes, Beekeeping Basics, and More

By: Dr. Dewey M. Caron

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The Complete Bee Handbook

History, Recipes, Beekeeping Basics, and More

By: Dr. Dewey M. Caron

A guide to the history, behavior, and bounty of the humble bee From backyard keeping to bee-centric foods and home goods, there's no end to humankind's fascination with bees. The Complete Bee Handbook is a compelling read and easy-to-use reference, packed with practical and thought-provoking information for bee lovers new and old. Journey through the past, present, and future of the bee, including their evolution, their ever-critical role as pollinators, and the ongoing threats that jeopardize their survival. You'll also discover a short and sweet cultural history of beekeeping, the numerous applications of bee products, and tips on how you can support your local bee population. This bee guide explores: The life of the honey bee—Look into the mind of the hive as you learn about the role each bee plays in helping their colony function and thrive. Beekeeping for beginners—Get simple advice for cultivating a bee-friendly garden, from preferred plants to fun DIY accessories. Buzzworthy recipes—Try your hand at creative recipes for bee lovers, including mead, baklava, beeswax soap, and candles. Discover everything you wanted to know about bees with The Complete Bee Handbook!

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Sourcebooks, Inc.

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1646119886

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9781646119882