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.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iii 6. Dedication - p. iii 7. Preface - p. iii 8. Acknowledgments - p. iii 9. Chapter One. An introductory note on the medical significance of dust mites - p. 1 10. Chapter Two. Mites and the science of acarology - p. 13 11. Chapter Three. House dust faunas around the world - p. 30 12. Chapter Four. Water junks - p. 38 13. Chapter Five. Surveys of the occurrence of dust mites and their allergens - p. 70 14. Chapter Six. Where do mites survive the winter in a temperate climate? - p. 89 15. Chapter Seven. The life cycle of astigmatic mites and their natural habitats - p. 105 16. Chapter Eight. Modeled population dynamics - p. 147 17. Chapter Nine. What can dust mites eat? - p. 159 18. Chapter Ten. Investigations waiting to be done - p. 171 19. Appendix A - p. 173 20. Appendix B - p. 177 21. Appendix C - p. 187 22. Appendix D - p. 189 23. Appendix E - p. 191 24. Appendix F - p. 195 25. Appendix G - p. 205 26. Appendix H - p. 209 27. Index - p. 213
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.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iii 6. Dedication - p. iii 7. Preface - p. iii 8. Acknowledgments - p. iii 9. Chapter One. An introductory note on the medical significance of dust mites - p. 1 10. Chapter Two. Mites and the science of acarology - p. 13 11. Chapter Three. House dust faunas around the world - p. 30 12. Chapter Four. Water junks - p. 38 13. Chapter Five. Surveys of the occurrence of dust mites and their allergens - p. 70 14. Chapter Six. Where do mites survive the winter in a temperate climate? - p. 89 15. Chapter Seven. The life cycle of astigmatic mites and their natural habitats - p. 105 16. Chapter Eight. Modeled population dynamics - p. 147 17. Chapter Nine. What can dust mites eat? - p. 159 18. Chapter Ten. Investigations waiting to be done - p. 171 19. Appendix A - p. 173 20. Appendix B - p. 177 21. Appendix C - p. 187 22. Appendix D - p. 189 23. Appendix E - p. 191 24. Appendix F - p. 195 25. Appendix G - p. 205 26. Appendix H - p. 209 27. Index - p. 213
