The Fire Ants
DOWNLOAD
Download The Fire Ants PDF/ePub or read online books in Mobi eBooks. Click Download or Read Online button to get The Fire Ants book now. This website allows unlimited access to, at the time of writing, more than 1.5 million titles, including hundreds of thousands of titles in various foreign languages. If the content not found or just blank you must refresh this page
The Fire Ants
DOWNLOAD
Author : Walter R. Tschinkel
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2013-03-11
The Fire Ants written by Walter R. Tschinkel and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-11 with Nature categories.
Walter Tschinkel’s passion for fire ants has been stoked by over thirty years of exploring the rhythm and drama of Solenopsis invicta’s biology. Since South American fire ants arrived in Mobile, Alabama, in the 1940s, they have spread to become one of the most reviled pests in the Sunbelt. In The Fire Ants, Tschinkel provides not just an encyclopedic overview of S. invicta—how they found colonies, construct and defend their nests, forage and distribute food, struggle among themselves for primacy, and even relocate entire colonies—but a lively account of how research is done, how science establishes facts, and the pleasures and problems of a scientific career. Between chapters detailed enough for experts but readily accessible to any educated reader, “interludes” provide vivid verbal images of the world of fire ants and the people who study them. Early chapters describe the several failed, and heavily politically influenced, eradication campaigns, and later ones the remarkable spread of S. invicta’s “polygyne” form, in which nests harbor multiple queens and colonies reproduce by “budding.” The reader learns much about ants, the practice of science, and humans’ role in the fire ant’s North American success.
Fire Ants
DOWNLOAD
Author : Stephen Welton Taber
language : en
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Release Date : 2000
Fire Ants written by Stephen Welton Taber and has been published by Texas A&M University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Fire ants categories.
In the early years of the twentieth century, South American fire ants crossed the Caribbean and invaded the shores of the southeastern United States. These imported fire ants quickly found a niche in Gulf Coast fields and lawns, overpowered the native species, and began spreading. In the process they became a notorious pest to some, a beneficial ally to others, and a potential killer to allergy sufferers. As a result, they are among the most intensely studied insects in the world. Near the turn of the millennium the dominant species, the red imported fire ant, finally made its long-feared leap across the hostile western desert into the greener oasis of southern California, where it stood poised to infest the richest agricultural region in the country.In this authoritative book, five economically important species take center stage. These are the red imported fire ant, the black imported fire ant, the tropical fire ant, the southern fire ant, and the golden fire ant. A general introduction and a history of their invasion of North America open the door to additional chapters on natural history, origin and evolution, animals that share the fire ants' nest, the mixed successes of chemical control, and natural enemies and the hopes for biocontrol. Also examined are the pros and cons of fire ants, their medical importance, and suggestions for future research. The appendices list all known fire ant species and explain how to prepare, preserve, and identify every known species occurring in the United States.Well written and enhanced by an extensive glossary, a thorough bibliography of scientific literature, and more than one hundred photos, maps, and drawings, Fire Ants engages and informs both nonprofessionals and specialists.
The Fire Ant Wars
DOWNLOAD
Author : Joshua Blu Buhs
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2004-11-15
The Fire Ant Wars written by Joshua Blu Buhs and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-11-15 with Nature categories.
Telling the story of the ill-fated campaigns to eradicate the fire ant from American soil, this is also the history of changing attitudes to nature, to science and a reconsideration of the place of humankind in the natural world.
Fire Ant
DOWNLOAD
Author : Barbara A. Somervill
language : en
Publisher: Cherry Lake
Release Date : 2009-01-01
Fire Ant written by Barbara A. Somervill and has been published by Cherry Lake this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Fire ants are tiny, but they pack a powerful sting. Some kinds of fire ants were accidentally brought to North America from South America in cargo ships. Look inside to learn how these invasive fire ants have spread to many places around the world and why they are a threat to wildlife, human beings, and economies.
Little Benjamin And The Red Fire Ants
DOWNLOAD
Author : Corey W. Turner
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2009-04-03
Little Benjamin And The Red Fire Ants written by Corey W. Turner and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-03 with Education categories.
Little Benjamin enjoys playing outside Grandma's house, because there are manynew andexciting creatures to see and discover. One day, he goes on an adventure to see up close the red fire ants that live behind Grandma's house. In the end, his fears are conquered and he begins to explore the little critters that live around him. These explorations help him to appreciate and understand the world in which he lives.
Fire Ants
DOWNLOAD
Author : Adam K White
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2021-10-18
Fire Ants written by Adam K White and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-18 with categories.
A young fire ant creates a revolutionary contraption to extinguish fires more effectively. A mix of humor, drama, and a metric ton of ant spirit, Fire Ants is a fun family book that will have parents and children rooting for the protagonist until the last fire is extinguished.
The Fire Ants
DOWNLOAD
Author : Saul Wernick
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
The Fire Ants written by Saul Wernick and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with categories.
Fire Ants
DOWNLOAD
Author : Kari Schuetz
language : en
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Release Date : 2015-08-01
Fire Ants written by Kari Schuetz and has been published by Bellwether Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Beware of their bite! Equipped to harm plants, animals, and people, fire ants are aggressive. Victims will tell you their bite stings and leaves a noticeable mark. Anything that disturbs a fire antÕs mound will be attacked. Learn all about these busy workers in this interesting title for young students.
Red Imported Fire Ants
DOWNLOAD
Author : Meish Goldish
language : en
Publisher: They Don't Belong
Release Date : 2015-08
Red Imported Fire Ants written by Meish Goldish and has been published by They Don't Belong this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
At one time, there were no red imported fire ants in the United States. In the 1930s, the insects got into the country by accident. The ants soon spread rapidly all over the South. Today, the aggressive fire ants roam fields and lawns, looking for food and biting and stinging any animal or person who disturbs them. In Red Imported Fire Ants: Attacking Everything, students will learn all about these dangerous insects. The fascinating details describe how the fire ants attack and kill small animals for food, how they destroy millions of dollars worth of crops every year, and how they've even caused car accidents by destroying traffic lights! Large color photos, maps, and fact boxes enrich the dramatic details. Written in narrative format, this series is sure to keep young readers engaged.
Fire Ants
DOWNLOAD
Author : Tamra Orr
language : en
Publisher: Kidhaven
Release Date : 2003
Fire Ants written by Tamra Orr and has been published by Kidhaven this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
They came, they saw, they conquered. These little ants may seem small, but in the world of nature they are fierce warriors. They move in and others either move out or get eaten. Read all about how they chased a boy up a tree, almost ruined a vacation, turned the tables on an ant expert--and much more.