House Dust Mites
eBook - ePub

House Dust Mites

Natural History, Control and Research Techniques

  1. 232 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

House Dust Mites

Natural History, Control and Research Techniques

About this book

House Dust Mites: Natural History, Control, and Research Techniques presents a complete synthesis of biological information on dust mites from both an ecological and evolutionary perspective. This book allows readers to consume current knowledge on house dust mite biology as well as methods and techniques to conduct personal research. Written by an expert on house dust mite biological research, this book begins with an explanation of the medical importance of understanding dust mites due to their human health repercussions, including asthma and bronchial hyperresponsiveness. It discusses various species, exposure effects, best practices for habitat reduction and preventative options. The book then goes on to detail the house dust mite's biology and behavior, such as food and nutrition, water intake, reproduction, colonization and preferred climates. This is an ideal resource for entomologists and acarologists, as well as medical professionals seeking knowledge on insect-borne allergens. - Discusses house dust mites' roles in indoor air quality and allergic asthma - Details the lifecycle and behavior of house dust mites to understand their occurrence or continued presence - Offers proven control methods such as lethal heat and cold treatments

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Table of contents

  1. Title of Book
  2. Cover image
  3. Title page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Copyright
  6. Dedication
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. Chapter One An introductory note on the medical significance of dust mites
  10. Chapter Two Mites and the science of acarology
  11. Chapter Three House dust faunas around the world
  12. Chapter Four Water junks
  13. Chapter Five Surveys of the occurrence of dust mites and their allergens
  14. Chapter Six Where do mites survive the winter in a temperate climate?
  15. Chapter Seven The life cycle of astigmatic mites and their natural habitats
  16. Chapter Eight Modeled population dynamics
  17. Chapter Nine What can dust mites eat?
  18. Chapter Ten Investigations waiting to be done
  19. Appendix A
  20. Appendix B
  21. Appendix C
  22. Appendix D
  23. Appendix E
  24. Appendix F
  25. Appendix G
  26. Appendix H
  27. Index