The Bugman on Bugs: Understanding Household Pests and the Environment [Paperback]

Richard agerlund (Author), Johnna Strange (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 30, 2007

This sequel to the authors' Ask the Bugman (2002) contains more valuable information on how to identify assorted insects and arthropods and the best ways to keep them out of your house, all presented with the wry humor that fans of Fagerlund's nationally distributed newspaper column have come to treasure. Fagerlund and Strange are proponents of Integrated Pest Management rather than the technique they label "Spray and Pray" used by most exterminating businesses. Anyone concerned about the health effects of pesticides will want to follow the useful advice in The Bugman on Bugs, including specific information on what kinds of substances and techniques work best for particular pests.

<>p>In addition to illustrated chapters on roaches, ants, flies, spiders, centipedes and scorpions, fleas, lice, bed bugs, mice, termites, and other kinds of pests, the authors discuss human reactions to these creatures, turning their attention both to phobias and to the place of insects in our religious and spiritual lives. Amazing pest control tales are sprinkled throughout the book (have you thought about greasing your linens with hog lard to make yourself disgusting even to fleas?), as well as peculiar facts and even a recipe for sautéed termites.

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This sequel to the authors' Ask the Bugman (2002) contains more valuable information on how to identify assorted insects and arthropods and the best ways to keep them out of your house.

About the Author

Richard Fagerlund, B.C.E., formerly performed Integrated Pest Management at the University of New Mexico.

Johnna Strange is a writer, artist, and technical illustrator living in Albuquerque.

Product Details

• Paperback: 143 pages
• Publisher: University of New Mexico Press (May 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 082633363X
• ISBN-13: 978-0826333636
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A simple, basic guide for the lay reader with bug problems, June 6, 2004

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The Bugman On Bugs: Understanding Household Pests And The Environment presents the practical wisdom of a board certified entomologist concerning dealing with common pests such as cockroaches, ants, flies, spiders, fleas, bed bugs, termites, and more. A simple, basic guide for the lay reader with bug problems, The Bugman On Bugs does not go into excessive detail but simply offers solid advice, including tips when a bug problem can be dealt with on one's own and when one should call a professional. Also highly recommend is the previous volume in this series, "Ask the Bugman."

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, November 5, 2009

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What a marvelous book. I appreciate this piece of literature that helps teach all of us that all forms consciousness and life on our planet has value. Thank you.