Our Insect Friends and Enemies: The Relation of Insects to Man, to Other Animals, to One Another, and to Plants, With a Chapter on the War Against Insects (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Bernhard Smith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0364073349 ISBN 13: 9780364073346

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how insects touch every part of our world—from the foods we eat to the diseases we fear and the crops we grow.

This practical guide reveals the many roles of insects in the animal and plant kingdoms, in homes, farms, and the wider environment.

Delving into how these small creatures live, breed, and interact, the book explains why they matter to people, animals, and plants alike. It also covers the ongoing human effort to manage and study insects, including methods used to protect health and crops.

• How insects breathe, sense, and move, and how these traits shape their behavior.
• Ways insects affect agriculture, household life, and public health.
• Different strategies humans use to control pests and reduce damage.
• Examples of insects as allies and as threats across ecosystems.

Ideal for readers curious about natural history, agriculture, and the practical science of insect management.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0364073349
• ISBN 13: 9780364073346
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 330