Big Fleas Have Little Fleas

This book explores why microorganisms associated with invertebrates are important to mankind. Every living thing is associated with a host of microorganisms that contribute to its health or disease, feast upon its wastes, decompose it when it dies, or simply go along for the ride. These are stories of the scientists who were clever enough not only to use diseases to control pest populations, but also to use modern biology to make products based on invertebrate diseases which hold promise for even greater benefits in the future.