Urban Pest Management in Australia Book

Urban Pest Management in Australia is an essential resource for pest control professionals operating in Australia. Building on over 23 years of authority in the field, this extensively revised edition supports the ever-evolving pest management industry, offering practical, up-to-date knowledge for technicians.

Since its first publication in 1985, Urban Pest Management in Australia has been recognised as the definitive text for pest control operators. This 5th edition continues that legacy, offering invaluable knowledge to help pest management professionals thrive in today’s dynamic industry.

Key Features and Benefits of Urban Pest Management in Australia Book:

• Comprehensive Structure: Divided into three sections: Understanding Pests and Pesticides, The Urban Pests, and Into the Arena.
• In-Depth Pest Coverage: Includes ten chapters dedicated to urban pests, with five focusing specifically on timber and timber pests such as termites and borers. Detailed information on termite biology and identification is a standout feature.
• Practical Guidance: Part 3 covers tools of the trade, personal protective equipment, and workplace practices, including a full chapter on inspecting premises for termites.
• Upgraded Visual Content: Features 24 color plates illustrating major insect orders, along with numerous black-and-white photographs and line drawings to enhance learning.
• Expert Insights: Ion Staunton integrates his 50 years of industry experience, modernising the classic text by Gerozisis and Hadlington for a new generation.

Topics Covered in Urban Pest Management in Australia Book:

1. Insect Classification & Biology: Explore insect growth, development, and structure.
2. Pesticides & Their Use: Learn about pesticide types, regulation, product labeling, modes of action, formulations, and spray mix preparation.
3. Comprehensive Urban Pest Guide: Includes cockroaches, ants, spiders, bed bugs, fleas, flies, lice, carpet beetles, silverfish, and vertebrate pests like mice, rats, and birds.
4. Practical Application: Detailed sections on the safe and effective use of pest control equipment and personal protective gear.