The Emergence and Sustainability of Urban Entomology

• Published in: Annual review of entomology Vol. 69; no. 1; pp. 59 - 79
• Main Authors: Rust, Michael K, Lee, Chow-Yang, Bennett, Gary W, Robinson, William H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Annual Reviews 25.01.2024
• Subjects: Animals; Arthropods; discipline; history; invasive species; pest management; urban pests; discipline; history; pest management; invasive species; urban pests

Urban entomology is the study of arthropod and other pests of the urban environment. It has gained worldwide recognition as a distinct discipline. Its origin is associated with Walter Ebeling's publication Urban Entomology in 1975. Urbanization, invasive pests, increased demand for pest managem...