Invasive Species Compendium

Detailed coverage of invasive species threatening livelihoods and the environment worldwide

Abstract

Overview and perspectives.

Abstract

The author examines the subject of pest dispersal by aircraft and ship. Examples are given of insect pests and disease vectors, rodents and snails which have been spread accidentally by human agency. The practice of insect control with insecticides on aircraft and ships ('disinsection') is discussed.
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