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Insects are small creatures that are unavoidable by humans and others animals. Their impacts in the universe are so numerous that they cannot be exhausted. This immense book is a complete source of valuable information on insects. The first ten chapters describe the fundamentals of technical entomology and the later chapters of the book are devoted to an analysis of the more important insect pest of the major crops.

It is hoped that the book will be highly useful not only for students, teachers, researchers of entomology, zoology, plant pathology, botany and extension personnel but also to agriculturist, horticulturists, foresters, veterinarians and laymen dealing with insects pest and their management.

Contents: Preface. 1. Insects as enemies of man. 2. The value of insects to man. 3. The morphology, physiology and biochemistry of insects. 4. The mouth parts of insects. 5. Development and metamorphosis. 6. The classification of insects. 7. Insect control. 8. The application of insecticides. 9. Insects injurious to corn. 10. Insects injurious to small grains. 11. Insects injurious to legumes. 12. Cotton insects. 13. Tobacco insects. 14. Insects injurious to vegetable gardens and truck crops. 15. Insects injurious to deciduous fruits and bush fruits. 16. Citrus insects. 17. Insects attacking shade trees and shrubs. 18. Insects pests of greenhouse and house plants and the flower garden. 19. Household insects and pests of stored grains, seeds and cereal products. 20. Insects injurious to domestic animals. 21. Insects that attack and annoy man and affect his health. Index.