Insect

Abstract Half of all insect species are dependent on living plant tissues, consuming about 10% of plant annual production in natural habitats and an even greater per...

Insects such as cockroaches, mosquitoes and bed-bugs are usually not highly sought amongst travellers or recreationists, yet each year, collectors, butterfly enthusiasts, dragonfly...

• Insect bite precautions are essential.•DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) or picaridin-containing insect repellents• Concentration: A DEET concentration of 20–50% is safe for both...

This chapter examines the different types of social forms found in insect taxa, from the relatively simple social behaviors of aggregating species, to the complex cooperative and a...

Standard allergy testing relies on identifying the IgE antibody specific for the allergen in question. Two classic methods of doing this are the immediate w...

Exposure to contaminants in the home and all indoor spaces can cause disease, including chronic inflammation, allergy, and asthma. Controlling dust, which can contain mold spores, ...