Insecticides & Pesticides

Environmental Behaviour of Agrochemicals deals with a major area of concern regarding the use of agrochemicals - the potential for contamination of soil, air and water. This ninth volume in the Progress in Pesticide Biochemistry and Toxicology series, provides an international outlook on the impact ... More

Providing clear examples of the use of state-of-the-art computer programs for analyses of bioassay data, Bioassays with Arthropods, Second Edition explains the statistical basis and analysis for each kind of quantal response bioassay. The first edition was a must-have reference for designing, conduc... More

From "Acc-Bin" to "Zolone", Bohmont (emeritus, pesticide programs, Colorado State U.) updates the 1997 edition with the latest in pesticide products; laws and labeling requirements; pesticide application equipment and techniques; and transportation, storage, decontamination, and disposal of pesticid... More

Due to the nature of agricultural commodities as carriers of exotic pests, importing countries have employed varying methods of pest control for postharvest products. Thermal treatments are emerging as effective, environmentally-friendly alternatives to traditional methods, eliminating chemical resi... More

Environmental-friendliness, issues of public health, and the pros and cons of genetically-modified crops all receive regular coverage in the world's media. This, in turn, has led to increased questioning and investigation of chemical pesticides. Stenersen's concise and timely introduction to chemica... More

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From the basics to advanced research, this encyclopedia provides a solid foundation for anyone interested in energy engineering. This three-volume set features basic terminology, historical background, discussion of key issues, various applications, and a concise but authoritative reference list for... More

This book deals with the screening of some plant extracts and essential oils against a most common citrus blue mould rot pathogen and presents the findings of research work and the future prospect of essential oils of Mentha arvensis, Ocimum canum and Zingiber officinale in control of citrus fruits ... More

The updated edition of the classic, fundamental book on weed science Weed Science provides a detailed examination of the principles of integrated weed management with important details on how chemical herbicides work and should be used. This revised Fourth Edition addresses recent developments affe... More

Increasing resistance to established fungicides has stimulated the search for novel fungicides with new modes of action. Environmental concerns now also demand that these have low environmental impact and toxicity. Fungicidal Activity discusses new approaches to fungicide development including biolo... More

This quick-reference guide contains over 400 Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectra of commonly used pesticides and related metabolites. Systematically arranged for easy referral, the book: supplies relevant chemical, physical and structural data, in addition to the spectra; compares the improved... More

A professional book for chemical and pesticide applications in turf and landscapes. The book will start with a history of chemical and pesticide use in this industry and follow the technological progression that has occurred through the 20th century to the present. The book covers the basic principl... More

Thrips have surged to prominence as insect pests in field, plantation and greenhouse crops and now have a tremendous impact on international trade in fruit, vegetables, flowers and seeds. Thrips cause damage directly by feeding on plants and indirectly by transmitting destructive plant viruses. Thei... More

Pesticides are a class of products essential for sustainable agriculture and good public health, especially in light of the increase in vector borne diseases such as West Nile Virus and the ongoing challenge of malaria control. Public anxiety regarding the impact of exposure to pesticides on their h... More

Biological control is the suppression of pest populations by using predators, parasitoids, and pathogens. Historically, biological control has largely been used on a trial-and-error basis, and has failed more often than it has succeeded. However, by developing theories based on fundamental populatio... More

This volume contains the proceedings of an international workshop on the issue of Fate of Pesticides in the Atmosphere - Implications for Risk Assessment' held in 1998 in The Netherlands. Topics include emission, dispersion, transport and transformations of pesticides in the atmosphere, and the ecot... More