insect pests

Describes a number of garden pests including grubs, weevils, and caterpillars along with hands-on activities for children.

Presents facts about the effects of pesticides on the environment, health and genetics.

Describes deadly bugs, such as black widows, army ants, and mosquitoes, and what makes them dangerous.

Presents Rachel Carson's 1962 environmental classic "Silent Spring," which identified the dangers of indiscriminate pesticide use; and includes an introduction by biographer Linda Lear and an afterword by scientist Edward O. Wilson.

Chronicles the insects, worms, and spiders that have tormented humankind for centuries.

This book features dangerous insects and spiders, such as the malarial mosquito, the old world scorpion, the emperor scorpion, the plague flea, and the bird-eating spider.

An earthquake releases a strain of mutant cockroaches with the ability to start fires, which proceed to cause destructive chaos in a small town. The studies carried out by scientist James Parmiter, however, reveal an intent with much more far-reaching consequences.

Photographs and text provide information about the interactions between insects and people.

Discusses the environmental impact of using pesticides, and argues for reducing their use through management technique rather than eradication.

Entomologist discusses the good and bad aspects of the interaction between humans and insects, focusing on the benefits humans get from bugs.