Entomology

Contents: Preface. I. Introduction to entomology: 1. Morphology and classification of insects. 2. Mouthparts of insects. 3. Development of insects (metamorphosis). 4. Respiration in insects. 5. Reproduction in insects. II. Economic entomology: 6. Beneficial insects. 7. Honeybee. 8. Silkmoth. 9. Lac insect. 10. Other productive insects. 11. Predators and parasites. 12. Scavengers. III. Agricultural entomology: 13. Introduction. 14. Pests of crops and grains. 15. Insect vectors of virus diseases in crop plants. 16. Plant protection appliances. IV. Medical entomology: 17. Medical pests. 18. Insect vectors of animals. 19. Insects affecting the health of man. V. Insect control: 20. Natural control. 21. Applied (or) artificial control. 22. Chemical control. 23. Pesticides and the environment. Appendix. Glossary. References. Index.

"Entomology is the science of the study of insects and this book is a simple, well-illustrated and up-to-date account of the subject. The important basic topics in entomology including the classification and structure of insects have been concisely dealt with and applied topics like economic entomology, medical entomology, agricultural entomology and insect control have been outlined in considerable detail, which would help the beginners to gain an overall understanding of the subject."