ABSTRACT

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.

chapter Chaper 1|10 pages

Introduction

chapter Chaper 3|8 pages

Identification of Filth

chapter Chaper 5|31 pages

Beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera)

chapter Chaper 6|22 pages

Flies (Insecta: Diptera)

chapter Chaper 7|11 pages

Moths (Insecta: Lepidoptera)

chapter Chaper 9|11 pages

Mites (Arachnida: Acarina)

chapter Chaper 11|5 pages

Other Arthropods

chapter Chaper 12|60 pages

Hairs and Feathers

chapter Chaper 14|13 pages

Reference Collections and Materials

chapter Chaper 15|20 pages

Laboratory Procedures