Mosquito Book

An Entertaining, Fact-filled Look at the Dreaded Pesky Bloodsuckers

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

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Keep Mosquitoes Away!Everyone’s had a summer evening ruined by mosquitoes. Learn what really works to prevent that irritation. Fun and easy to read, this book by Brett Ortler contains everything you need to understand— and avoid—mosquitoes.A review of CDC-recommended repellents and productsA rundown of junk products, superstitions and other “repellents” that don’t workA simple introduction to the science of mosquitoesA review of mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria and West Nile virusAmazing mosquito-related facts: Did you know that the U.S. military issued mosquito-related propaganda during World War II? One of the artists they hired was none other than Dr. Seuss.

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Utgivningsdatum2014-05-22
Mått129 x 177 x 10 mm
Vikt226 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor144
FörlagAdventure Publications, Incorporated
ISBN9781591934882

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Brett Ortler is an editor at Adventure Publications. While at Adventure, he has edited dozens of books, including many field guides and nature-themed books. In addition to this book, he’s authored “The Firefly Book.” His own work appears widely, including in “Salon,” “Good Men Project,” “The Nervous Breakdown,” “Living Ready” and in a number of other venues in print and online. He lives in the Twin Cities with his wife and their young children.

Frequently Asked QuestionsIntroductionThe BasicsHoning InHow They BiteMosquitoes as Disease Vectors: Flying SyringesAvoiding Mosquitoes Made EasyWhat Doesn’t Work: Superstitions, Mosquito Traps and Other Bogus “Cures”A Mosquito Miscellany: The Weird, the True, and the Funny of Mosquito LoreIdentifying Aedes, Anopheles and Culex MosquitoesTable of Repellents/InsecticidesRecommended Resources/ReadingBibliographyAbout the Author