pest control

"Mr and Mrs Homeowner have a mouse in their house, and they want it gone. Mr Bosh--big chief mouse-catcher, and Mr Bumble--assistant mouse-catcher (wearing shoes that squeak like a mouse) arrive on the scene. They try all the old tricks: setting a trap, bringing in a (big!) cat, inviting an elephant round . . . but the mouse is always one step ahead"--OCLC.

Learn more about bug exterminators, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest parts of the job are, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross.

Teaches children about the potential harm of introducing nonindigenous elements into an environment, and discusses problematic fish, insects, and other species; and offers tips to control invasive species.

An introduction to the job of the pest control worker featuring color photos. Describes how these workers perform their jobs using strong poisons in attics and basements.

Wallace and Gromit start a humane pest-control business and find themselves trying to catch a giant beast robbing the town's prized gardens of their produce days before the annual Giant Vegetable Competition.

When Zach's schoolmates tease him about his father's pest control business, Zach decides to take matters into his own hands and teach them a lesson.

Describes the humane methods that can be used and items that can be made or purchased to prevent disturbances from such wild animals as raccoons, snakes, rabbits, bats, coyotes, foxes, and others. Includes notes on their dietary habits, habitats, and communicable diseases.

Provides a comprehensive overview of the science of biological invasions, describing the health, economic, and ecological impacts of invasive species, as well as management strategies.