Insects and Human Welfare: An Account of the More Important Relations of Insects to the Health of Man, to Agriculture, and to Forestry, Revised edition

This new edition of Charles Brues’ interesting description of our insect enemies has been revised to take account of new developments in insect control. It is up-to-date, readable, and will interest everyone whose household or garden pests have caused him to reflect on Insects and Human Welfare. PREFACE TO THE REVISED EDITION PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION CONTENTS ILLUSTRATIONS INTRODUCTION CHAPTER I. INSECTS AND THE PUBLIC HEALTH CHAPTER II. INSECTS AND THE FOOD SUPPLY CHAPTER III. FOREST INSECTS CHAPTER IV. HOUSEHOLD INSECTS CHAPTER V. THE OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE INDEX