Foraging behavior,Vector competence and Management of Housefly - Softcover

Begum, E.Roshan Ara

 
9783659900709: Foraging behavior,Vector competence and Management of Housefly

Synopsis

The common housefly, Musca domestica have been found to live in close association with human settlements in almost all parts of the world. Besides causing nuisance, these flies are considered to be potential vectors of many dreadful diseases. This book aims to understand the foraging behavior, vector competence of adult houseflies in an urban area.It also provides an insight on the disadvantages of existing methods of housefly control and how plant based insecticides can be used as an appropriate alternative to abate this synanthropic houseflies from our midst.

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About the Author

E.Roshan Ara Begum,was born in Madurai,Tamilnadu,India on 14th January 1984,She studied her undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Lady Doak College,Madurai.She later went on to pursue her Master of Philosophy from The American College,Madurai.She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Zoology in the area of tissue engineering.

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