Urban Ants of North America and Europe by John H Klotz
Ants that commonly invade homes, damage structures, inflict painful bites, or sting humans or their pets are considered pest ants. This illustrated identification guide highlights forty species of ants that pose difficulties in urban settings...
"I recommend Urban Ants of North America and Europe as a reference for both academics and practitionersThe information it provides on ant biology and behavior, as well as the chapters on ant stings and ant management, are especially notable. This book is a very important contribution not only to urban entomology but also to biology and the natural sciences." -- Gary W. Bennett, Purdue University
"The rise of ants to ecological dominance has been called one of the great epics in evolution. The same features associated with their ecological success, however, also make them destructive invaders and pests. In this extremely useful book, the authors provide us with a guide to the amazing feats of the ant world. They balance fascinating ant biology with practical advice for controlling the few 'bad apples' that trouble our urban lives. Ants will continue to share our cities, but with the easy-to-use identification keys and detailed descriptions of biology and habits, we have a chance to know them and learn their ways." -- Brian Fisher, California Academy of Sciences
"The rise of ants to ecological dominance has been called one of the great epics in evolution. The same features associated with their ecological success, however, also make them destructive invaders and pests. In this extremely useful book, the authors provide us with a guide to the amazing feats of the ant world. They balance fascinating ant biology with practical advice for controlling the few 'bad apples' that trouble our urban lives. Ants will continue to share our cities, but with the easy-to-use identification keys and detailed descriptions of biology and habits, we have a chance to know them and learn their ways." -- Brian Fisher, California Academy of Sciences
John Klotz is Associate Extension Urban Entomology Specialist and Associate Entomologist at the University of California, Riverside. Laurel Hansen teaches biology, zoology, and pesticide education at Spokane Falls Community College and is an adjunct faculty member at Washington State University. Hansen and Klotz are coauthors of Carpenter Ants of the United States and Canada, also from Cornell. Reiner Pospischil trains pest-control operators and plans and supervises external tests of new pest-control products for Bayer CropScience, Environmental Science, in Monheim am Rhein, Germany. Michael Rust is Professor of Entomology at the University of California, Riverside.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780801474736 |
| ISBN 10 | 0801474736 |
| Title | Urban Ants of North America and Europe |
| Author | John H Klotz |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornell University Press |
| Year published | 2008-09-11 |
| Number of pages | 216 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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