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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Classic textbook
It seems incredible that Cornell University Press has let this book go outof print.How hard could it be to produce an inexpensive paperpack photoreprint and market it as the classic it is?It's true that Comstock'stextbook is a bit out-of-date now: the original was first published in 1920and the latest revised edition dates from 1940.It stands to reason thatsome of the information in the book might be out-of-date now, and theblack-and-white illustrations can't compete with modern textbooks and fieldguides.But Comstock's 1,064 page textbook remains the best-written andsingle most useful natural science reference work in my library.Most ofthe information it contains has remained unaffected by the changes intaxonomy over the past sixty years, and Comstock's prose is incomparable:always clear and informative, matter-of-fact when it needs to be, rhapsodicwhen it can afford to be.Consider this paragraph, which occurs in themiddle of a meticulous introduction to the sphingid moths:

"Of allthe beautifully arrayed Lepidoptera some of the hawkmoths are the mosttruly elegant.There is a high-bed tailor-made air about their clear-cutwings, their closely-fitted scales and their quiet but exquisite colors. The harmony of the combined hues of olive and tan, ochre and brown, blackand yellow, and grays of every conceivable shade, with touches here andthere of rose color, is a perpetual joy to the artisticeye."

Please, Cornell, bring back Dr. Comstock.In the meanwhile,anyone interested in learning more about the world of insects should scourthe used book services for this book. ... Read more

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's large-scale digitization efforts. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the original text that can be both accessed online and used to create new print copies. The Library also understands and values the usefulness of print and makes reprints available to the public whenever possible. This book and hundreds of thousands of others can be found in the HathiTrust, an archive of the digitized collections of many great research libraries. For access to the University of Michigan Library's digital collections, please see http://www.lib.umich.edu and for information about the HathiTrust, please visit http://www.hathitrust.org ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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A Must for all Entomologists
The Glossary of Entomology is a must have for Entomologists and researchers working with insects.The book gives precise definitions for words not found in a normal dictionary.The Glossary of Entomology can be compared to the Dictionary of Enotmology but has more terms defined.Thisbook is like having all of the glossaries to your favorite entomology booksin one.A Truly Great Book. ... Read more

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This is a comprehensive textbook covering all aspects of entomology in the human environment. There is particular emphasis on control and biology of pests. The book provides students of entomology with a clear theoretical and practical foundation in household and structural insect pests.;This book should be of interest to senior undergraduates and masters students in entomology; pest control workers; researchers in the pesticide industry. ... Read more

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SMALL PRINT FOR SMALL INSECTS
THIS BOOK HAD USED A DARN SMALL PRINT FONT IN ITS PUBLICATION.TOO HARD TO READ, AND THE BOOK ITSELF WAS SMALL.IT SEEMED WAY OVER-PRICED FOR WHAT I GOT, SO I RETURNED IT.

great information about insects
I love this book I am a pest control professional and this had info about insects and lice and different insects I deal with on a daily basis was great information I highly recommend this book to get a better understanding of the different insects or bugs not that common in buildings like the louse and mites has come in handy many times over ... Read more

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The rise of biological control techniques and integrated pest management (IPM), and their successful application in agricultural systems, has attracted many entomologists to attempt the crossover of these methods into household and industrial environments. Covering all the major groups of insects and other arthropods considered urban pests, this reference provides the reader with an up-to-date and comprehensive review of basic biology, behavior, distribution and, most importantly, control methodology. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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The first edition of this book, published in 1984, established itself internationally as a standard text in medical and veterinary entomology. This new edition retains the same overall aims and structure but has been thoroughly revised to take account of new advances in the subject. The main focus of the book is on the general biology of insects and the Acari (mites and ticks) of medical and veterinary importance, together with brief descriptions of their taxonomy and of the treatment of diseases they cause. The book is divided into three parts: the first provides a general introductin to the classification, structure and function of the relevant insects and Acari; the second covers, in seventeen chapters, the main groups of insects and acarines of medical and veterinary importance, from the Culicidae (mosquitoes) to the Ixodidae (hard ticks); part three then provides an overview of those diseases of which the pathogens are transmitted by insects or acarines. The book will continue to serve as a major reference text for students taking courses in zoology, tropical medicine, veterinary science, entomology and parasitology, as well as for professionals working in both pure and applied entomology. ... Read more

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Entertaining, educational, and completely delightful!
A delightful book!Brings the insects to life. His tone is so entertaining you hardly realize how much you've learned.I heartily recommend it. ... Read more

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"Imm's General Textbook of Entomology" has been in existence for the past 70 years. the 10th edition represents a substantial revision. Volume 2 reviews each of the major orders of insects, giving an account of their anatomy, biology, metamorphosis and general classification as well as indications of their probable phylogeny and evolutionary relationships. ... Read more

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THIS IS THE BEST!
I WAS THE STUDENT OF ENTOMOLOGY AND I USED THIS BOOK . I THINK THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST BOOK OF ENTOMOLOGY. I LIKE IT VERY MUCH. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Featuring completely updated chapters, additional authors, and an increased emphasis on alternatives to traditional pesticides, the second edition of Ecological Entomology is the field's leading reference on the role of insects in ecosystems. The authors cover insect growth and development, what they eat, how they reproduce, and how they move in various environments. The book also examines how insects interact with the plant community and how to control insect populations naturally. ... Read more

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This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1843 edition by Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, London. ... Read more

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Are you sure you want this?
The volume in question is of fundamental importance to the history of entomology, particularly in relation to insect classification, but the buyer should know that it dates from the early 1800s and was one of the very first books on entomology. Free copies in pdf format are available on the internet, too, since the book is now in the public domain. Just let the buyer know that he or she is likely to be a century and some behind the times. The original citation should read: W. Kirby and W. Spence, Introduction to Entomology, 4 vols (1815-1826). ... Read more