How do aphids ensure they have heirs? Can an insect be a tyrant over another? How can one species become two? Waldbauer (entomology emeritus, U. of Illinois) exposes secrets from his life with insects, proving that even the two percent considered pests are useful for study of the natural world. In his descriptions of 20 of the most despised creatures on the planet, Waldbauer explains their behavior and why they bug us, how we can learn from their example, and why even bad bugs should be allowed to live. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)