A Guide to Mosquitoes of Australia

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title A Guide to Mosquitoes of Australia
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Cameron Webb
By (author) Stephen Doggett
By (author) Richard Russell
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:200
Dimensions(mm): Height 215,Width 148
Category/GenreInsects
ISBN/Barcode 9780643100305
ClassificationsDewey:595.772
Audience
General
Illustrations Full colour photographs

Publishing Details

Publisher CSIRO Publishing
Imprint CSIRO Publishing
Publication Date 1 February 2016
Publication Country Australia

Description

Mosquitoes are annoying (and can be deadly) but they can also be beautiful. This book provides a pictorial guide to almost 100 mosquito species and includes notes on their biology, habitats and association with disease. Australia has a diverse range of mosquitoes and although relatively few pose a serious health risk, public health is an important issue. This book provides information on how to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne disease through tips on keeping your home free of mosquitoes and reducing their bites when you are out and about in the Australian environment.

Author Biography

Cameron Webb has over 20 years experience in the management of Australia's mosquitoes and his expertise is employed by local, state and federal government agencies. Stephen Doggett has worked as a medical entomologist for over 30 years. He is one of Australia's leading entomological photographers with his award winning photography featured in a wide range of publications. Richard Russell is one of the leading authorities on mosquitoes and mosquito-borne disease in Australia, and internationally, with 45 years of experience in Medical Entomology.

Reviews

This 216-page book, packed full of high quality photographs, explores the biodiversity of this group of insects. It provides a pictorial guide to almost 100 mosquito species and includes notes on their biology, habitats and association with disease. The book also provides information on how to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne disease." Pest Magazine, February & March 2016