Microanalytical Entomology For Food Sanitation Control

Insects and insect fragments in food sanitation-contamination. Sanitation-analytical entomology. Basic entomology. Morphomology of the principal orders. Coleoptera. Lepidoptera, moths and caterpillars. Cross reference notation. Flies of sanitation significance and pests of agricultural food crops. Order hymenoptera. Cockroaches, blattidae. Insect eggs. V.2: ilustrations.

This text offers insight into the practical applications of microanalytical entomology in the laboratory and in the field of consumer protection. This is the only guide that gives an overview of the subject from initial analysis of a product to interpreting significance of final results. Complete insect illustrations throughout and an insect fragment identification discussion covers all pests that are found in foods. Micrographs illustrate a complete reference on identifying types of hair contaminants found in various foods. Chapters are written by practicing regulatory experts.

This text offers insight into the practical applications of microanalytical entomology in the laboratory and in the field of consumer protection. This is the only guide that gives an overview of the subject from initial analysis of a product to interpreting significance of final results. Complete insect illustrations throughout and an insect fragment identification discussion covers all pests that are found in foods. Micrographs illustrate a complete reference on identifying types of hair contaminants found in various foods. Chapters are written by practicing regulatory experts.