Polyphagous pests are primarily agricultural pests that feed on economically important agricultural and horticultural crops of wide taxonomic diversity across the globe. They cause immense damage across different crop varieties owing to their generalist and voracious food habits. The advent of mono-crop culture in a huge area and the massive use of pesticides post green revolution have massively increased pest outbreaks all over the world. The Middle Eastern countries, African continent and even the Indian subcontinent is increasingly facing resurgences of polyphagus pests. This book compiles an inclusive account of polyphagous pests. It covers locusts, termites, aphids, whiteflies, mealybugs, scale insects, gram pod borer, fall armyworm, thrips, mites and rodents. The book discusses mode of spread, enormity of losses caused, mechanism of action, and also means to reduce the crop losses. It brings together a unique perspective for researchers to learn effective pest management practices across all crops. This book is a reference guide to researchers and also useful for academicians and students of entomology.

Based on traditional Thai herbal lore, the secrets of this country's ancient healing therapies, are offered for the first time in this Thai guide to health and beauty. Feel-good therapies and natural healing are the lifestyle mantras of the new millennium. Asia leads the way in the back-to-nature market, reviving many of its ancient techniques and treatments that have been handed down form one generation of women to the next. Thai Spa Book focuses specifically on stress-busting therapies from Thailand, running the gamut from the many types of Thai massage and meditation, to full beauty treatments, facials, relaxing baths and scrubs, healthy tonics and much more. These therapies are offered with recipes or instructions, or both, which are easy to follow. practical tips are given to recreate these health and beauty recipes at home, and specific treatments are outlined for specific ailments. All are designed to soothe, nurture and calm. With superb, full-color photography using many of Thailand's top supermodels, the book was shot entirely on location in some of Thailand's super-delux spas.

Discover Bangkok and its fascinating region! Find other treasures, such as… Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Kanchanaburi, Lopburi and Nakhon Pathom! Do you think Buddhist temples, golden stuppas, welcoming people are too far away?Well, just come to Bankgog and hit the road!Our Travel eGuide will definitely change your mind.Discover at your own pace and browse by photos, places or hobbies We have been traveling all around the world since our studenthood and have visited more than 50 countries so far. We love to find convenient and affordable travel solutions in order to maximize our touristic budget and discover hidden treasures during the journey, just like you! We are happy to offer you a UDEMY COURSE includedwith our tips & tricks to travel free without ruining yourself. Prepare and live your holidays… differently! In this innovative Travel eGuide, a vitaminized additive to other tourist guides, we will share with you our passion for travel and uncover for you Bangkok and 5 other cities in the area of the Thai capital! So, if you do not know where to spend the next holidays, why not pay a visit for a few days or more to this beautiful part of Thailand? Real magic exists in Asia! Visit Bangkok and its region! With this responsive eGuide, use your smartphone or tablet without internet connection and browse throughout all the data, choosing one of the 3 intuitive methods available: By location: use a “classical” geographical display with high-resolution mapsBy photograph: pick-up one of the hundreds of photos and jump to the corresponding sectionBy affinity or passion: tap on one of the colored icons illustrating your interests during a trip and get a list of the matching locations!What are you going to get from this Travel eGuide: Bangkok & its region?70+ photos6 touristic sections6+ high-quality pre-downloaded maps3 mini atlases: fruits & vegetables, flora and wildlifespecial for tight budgettested and validated tripA gastronomy section for you to cook some Thai recipes back home A UDEMY COURSE to learn our proven tips & tricks to Travel FREE without ruining yourselfWhat other people say about this course (4000+ students):“I felt like the course was a fantastic refresher! Even though I’ve traveled before, usually within the US, and some of the tips and lectures seemed common sense to me, it has inspired me to begin my research again and reinvigorate me to experience the world. Thank you.” – James Stewart“The course is very helpful & beneficial for new travelers who are interested in visiting new places in the world. I’ve enjoyed the organized sections & the detailed information.” – Kamel Halabi“very informative and knowledgeable on travel” – Rudra Toulon“This was an informative course with actionable information.” – Sheryl M Malzkuhn So, are you ready for ALL OF THIS?! Yes? Buckle up and Bon voyage! Cristina & Olivier Rebiere

This Thai gardening book presents the finest luxury gardens of Thailand and is of enormous importance to the field of tropical gardening. Containing over 250 photographs by world-renowned Italian photographer Luca Invernizzi Tettoni and authoritative text by gardening expert William Warren, Thai Garden Style is a unique book. Showcasing many of the finest contemporary Thai gardens in lavish color, it contains a wealth of botanical and other information. Some of the gardens are in private homes, others in top international hotels and resorts, and each is a fantastic portrayal of tropical luxury. Rich in detail and superbly photographed, Thai Garden Style will be of great interest to professional landscape architects and weekend gardening enthusiasts alike, as well as to anyone interested Thailand's extraordinary architecture and cultural heritage.

Know Before You Go: Thailand is an informative resource for those traveling to Thailand soon, thinking about visiting and looking for more information, or those who just want to know more about this fascinating country. The author is married to a Thai woman and a father to two Thai children. This overview of the Kingdom of Thailand breaks topics down into categories covering... Geography Politics Religion Cuisine Culture Travel and Popular Attractions Each topic is numbered with a total of 40 topics discussed in all. The book is designed to help newcomers to Thailand understand some of the things to expect while providing a deeper knowledge of the culture. Get to know members of the Royal Family, learn what 'sai sin' is, how to make an offering at a Buddhist temple, and why that person smiling at you doesn't necessarily mean they are having fun. While not meant to be a complete travel guide, the book does cover topics like available transportation, currency, important phone numbers, and even some suggestions for popular attractions. As a digital option, it even becomes a resource that you can tap into without carrying a book along. Enjoy the book and know before you go!