Mosquitoes, Communities, and Public Health in Texas: A Comprehensive Guide

Author: Mustapha Debboun

Publication Date: September 14, 2019

ISBN: 9780128145456, 9780128145463

Language: English

Publisher: Elsevier Science

Book Description:

Mosquitoes, Communities, and Public Health in Texas is a comprehensive guide that focuses on the 87 known species of mosquitoes found throughout Texas. It provides detailed information on the ecology, medical and public health importance, and biological diversity of each species. The book also includes identification keys for both larval and adult stages of all mosquito genera and species known to occur in Texas, along with a review of surveillance and control strategies.

Importance of the Book:

The expansion of invasive mosquitoes from other regions, including Mexico, together with climate change occurrences, increases the likelihood for an increase in diseases such as West Nile Virus, Yellow Fever, Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika. This unique work is the first unified reference and resource rich in mosquito information for various professionals and students in the field of medical entomology and public health.

Target Audience:

This book is an essential resource for medical entomologists, mosquito and vector control professionals, pest management professionals, biologists, environmentalists, wildlife professionals, government regulators, instructors of medical entomology and public health professionals who have disease or vector responsibilities, mosquito taxonomists, epidemiologists, entomology students, academia, pest control industry, and libraries.

Key Features:

– Brings into one volume the previously fragmented or unavailable information on the species of mosquitoes found in Texas and neighboring states of Mexico.

– Provides a variety of audiences with key data on mosquito biology, distribution, and how to identify each species.

– Includes a geographic distribution map, habitat associations, and medical importance on Zika, West Nile virus, Dengue, and Chikungunya for each species.

Conclusion:

Mosquitoes, Communities, and Public Health in Texas is a valuable resource for professionals and students in the field of medical entomology and public health. It provides comprehensive information on mosquito species in Texas, their ecology, and their impact on public health, making it an essential tool for understanding and combating mosquito-borne diseases.