01.01.1983 This book is a well-written synthesis of current knowledge about pests, pesticides, application, and environmental concerns. It covers a complex topic in language that is practical and not excessively technical. This outstanding guide will give the reader a thorough understanding of pesticides...
The symposium summarizes the presnet state of knowledge in the area, analyzes avilable information in the light of public concern, examines changes in or alternatives to the use of pesticides, and discusses the use of pesticides in conjunction with other pest control methods.
This is a single source of reliable information about pesticides. This book examines all aspects of pesticides--from their chemistry, mechanisms and biological actions to their handling, storage, and disposal. Authoritative and practical, this comprehensive work covers such important topics as...
It is hoped that the broader scope of this booklet will draw attention to the limited definition of pesticide user safety, help catalyze attemps to expand this definition and promote a more integrated approach to pest control and agricultural production in general. It is also hoped that this...
We live in a changing world and the area of crop protection is no exception. Changes in governement policy, in legislation, the consolidation of the agrochemical industry and changes in societal attitudes to agriculture all combine to emphasise the need for an authoritative and independent...
The authors and editors of this series believe that the new approach taken in organizing subject matter and relating it to current discoveries and new principles will stimulate the interest of students. A single book cannot fulfill the different and changing requirements that must be met in...
01.01.2006 The present study, undertaken in West Bengal State of India, documented eggplant pest problems, farmers' pest management practices, patterns of input use, and economic returns in order to develop a baseline understanding of socio-economic parameters that influence farmers' pest management...