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This book is the first resource to review the influence of climate
change on urban and public pests such as mosquitoes, flies, ticks,
and wood pests, with respect to population, distribution, disease,
damage and control. It systematically addresses how the impact of
climate change on pests in urban areas differs from natural areas,
focusing on the increased temperatures of urban locations, the
effect of natural disasters, the manner of land use and the
consequences of human habitation. Climate Change Impacts on Urban
Pests: - covers key information on how climate change and urban
pests affect human health - includes coverage of the impacts of
natural disasters such as flooding looks at issues which could
influence the management of pests - explores a range of
international opinion from recognised authorities covering six
continents. Presenting up-to-date knowledge, this book is an
essential resource for researchers in urban pests, entomology and
public health, as well as scientists, environmentalists and policy
makers involved in studies on climate change.
RSPB Spotlight: Ladybirds is packed with eye-catching, informative
colour photos, and features succinct, detailed text written by a
knowledgeable naturalist. Brightly coloured and pleasingly
pattered, ladybirds are among some of our most beloved and familiar
invertebrates. Their role in helping to protect our crops by
devouring huge numbers of pests has firmly established these tiny,
flying beetles as the gardeners' friend. Spotlight Ladybird focuses
on the 26 species that are resident in the UK, from the widespread
but unusual Orange Ladybird to the rare - and aptly named - Scarce
7-spot Ladybird. Ladybird expert, Richard Comont considers the
conservation challenges facing these iconic species, whose
populations are now at risk thanks to the threat posed by one of
their own, the invasive alien Harlequin Ladybird. And he covers all
aspects of ladybirds' biology, from tiny larvae emerging from their
oval eggs to large aggregations that converge at specific sites
around the world. Richard also examines the natural history and
cultural significance of this fascinating group of beetles, from
Ladybird Books to Thor. The Spotlight series introduces readers to
the lives of our favourite animals with eye-catching colour photos
and informative expert text.
RSPB Spotlight: Bumblebees is packed with eye-catching, informative
colour photos, and features succcinct and detailed text written by
a knowledgeable naturalist. Bumblebees are some of our most
familiar insects, and are among the few that are almost universally
viewed as 'friendly' - their low buzzing is the quintessential
sound of our gardens in the summertime. Spotlight Bumblebees
considers all 24 UK bumblebee species, examining what made the
group so successful and how circumstances have led to the survival
of some species but the precipitous decline of the majority,
highlighting the dangers we all face if populations continue to
plummet. Separate chapters cover all aspects of bumblebees' biology
and lifestyles, from spring queens emerging from dark overwintering
chambers to establish their nests, to the drone swarms that herald
the end of the bumblebee season. Bumblebees around the world are
studied, including in the southern hemisphere where Europe's
declining species can become harmful invaders. While the influence
of bumblebees throughout our history and their place in our
culture, from Shakespeare to Transformers, is also examined.
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