Essays about: "PEST us"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words PEST us.

  1. 1. The impact of human relevant mixture of contaminants on the development of human adipocytes

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Annika Jansson; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The objective of this project was to investigate how organic anthropogenic chemicals (OCs) effect the differentiation of adipocytes in the human body. The objective is also to contribute to novel research in how groups of chemicals in our surrounding affect us. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Eternal Fight Against Bugs

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Christopher Brandeborn; Tim Lundqvist; [2020]
    Keywords : Private Equity; Secondary Buyout; Buy-and-Build; Value Creation; Extension Fund;

    Abstract : Our thesis aims to highlight strategies for long-term value creation in private equity, evaluate the performance of extended funds and discuss the dynamics around the decision to extend or exit investments. In order to achieve this, we perform a single case study of EQT's investment in Anticimex and a quantitative analysis of returns for a larger sample of US and EU private equity funds. READ MORE

  4. 3. Guarding crops against the ‘protected pest’ : interactions among farmers, monkeys, and conservation staffs in a nature reserve of Guangxi, China

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Wenxiu Li; [2019]
    Keywords : crop damage; macaques; human-wildlife conflict; China; protected areas; actor network theory;

    Abstract : Human-wildlife conflict has become a global challenge. Crop damage by wildlife can cause significant economic loss and primates such as monkeys can cause particular problem to farmers. READ MORE

  5. 4. En katts belåtenhet : djurhållning och krav på katthem och kattpensionat

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Henrik Olsson; [2018]
    Keywords : Katt; Katthem; Kattpensionat; Djurhållning; Stress; Adoption; Berikning;

    Abstract : The cat (Felis silvestris catus) introduced itself to our society roughly 11 500 – 12 500 years ago in the shape of the African wildcat ( Felis silvestris lybica ). It quickly found a place among us, functioning as pest control, and later on as a pet. Today cats stand as the most common pet in Sweden, residing in over 750 000 Swedish households. READ MORE

  6. 5. Patogener och deras påverkan på honungsbin

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Johan Ekefäll; [2018]
    Keywords : honungsbin; pollinering; Varroa; amerikansk yngelröta; den lilla kupskalbaggen; patogener;

    Abstract : Bin har pollinerat blommor i miljontals år, och det finns idag över 20000 arter av bin världen över. Honungsbin omfattar sju av dessa arter som ingår i gruppen långtungade bin. Människan fick sin första smak av honung för flera tusen år sedan när de levde som jägare och samlare. READ MORE