The Invincible Deadly Mosquitoes

Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Author: B. K. Tyagi
Language: English
Edition: 1st Edition, 2018
ISBN: 9789388043502
Book Format: Paperback
Pages: 238

About the Book:
The Invincible Deadly Mosquitoes is a distinctive book written in clear, simple, and accessible language, appealing to both professionals and amateurs interested in understanding the true nature of mosquitoes. This book serves as a tribute to the entomologists and doctors who have worked relentlessly to combat the dangers posed by mosquitoes. It highlights the tiny creature's deadly impact, from its painful bites to its role in spreading life-threatening diseases such as malaria, dengue, yellow fever, and filariasis.

The book is organized into fourteen chapters, detailing aspects such as morphology, taxonomy, feeding behavior, and control measures. It offers straightforward explanations and comprehensible data projections, making it accessible to a broad audience. The author emphasizes that mosquitoes, despite all past efforts to control them, continue to grow stronger and remain a persistent threat to human health and economy.

This book goes beyond just scientific facts—it also reflects on the biological resilience of mosquitoes and proposes that the co-existence of mosquitoes and humans must be carefully managed. It urges humanity to devise better strategies to limit the impact of these "invincible" creatures, providing a novel stimulus for understanding the battle between man and mosquito, which has been ongoing for centuries. The book is a valuable resource for medical entomologists, offering deep insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the mosquito, man's most dangerous adversary.