The Mosquito Book: An Entertaining, Fact-Filled Look at the Dreaded Pesky Bloodsuckers

The Mosquito Book: An Entertaining, Fact-Filled Look at the Dreaded Pesky Bloodsuckers

Brett Ortler
$12.95
Publication Date: April 9th, 2014
Publisher:
Adventure Publications
ISBN:
9781591934882
Pages:
144
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Description

Keep Mosquitoes Away

Everyone's had a summer evening ruined by mosquitoes. Learn what really works to prevent that irritation. Fun and easy to read, this book by Brett Ortler contains everything you need to understand-- and avoid--mosquitoes.

A review of CDC-recommended repellents and products A rundown of junk products, superstitions and other "repellents" that don't workA simple introduction to the science of mosquitoes A review of mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria and West Nile virus

Amazing mosquito-related facts: Did you know that the U.S. military issued mosquito-related propaganda during World War II? One of the artists they hired was none other than Dr. Seuss.

About the Author

Brett Ortler is an editor at Adventure Publications. While at Adventure, he has edited dozens of books, including many field guides and nature-themed books. In addition to this book, he's authored "The Firefly Book." His own work appears widely, including in "Salon," "Good Men Project," "The Nervous Breakdown," "Living Ready" and in a number of other venues in print and online. He lives in the Twin Cities with his wife and their young children.