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Description: |
volumes <1-3> : illustrations ; 26 cm. |
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Bibliography Note: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Contents Note: |
Contents: v. 1. Estimated losses of crops and livestock to pests -- Estimated losses without pesticides and substituting only readily available -- Nonchemical controls -- Environmental control of pests on crops -- Environmental control of pests on livestock. |
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Contents: v. 2. Extent and quantities of pesticide used -- Utilization of biological, cultural, and quarantine controls in crops -- Methods of pesticide application -- Biological pest control, insect pests -- Biological pest control, plant pathogens -- Biological pest control, weeds -- Biological pest control, livestock pests -- Bee pollinators and their problems -- Human pesticide poisoning. |
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Contents: v. 3. Major types of pesticides, chemical nature, modes of action, and toxicity -- Movement of pesticides in the environment and biodegradability -- Pest management systems. |
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Summary, Etc. Note: |
Summary: Abstract: This comprehensive reference book examines in depth insect, plant pathogen and weed pest management in agriculture. Practical integrated pest management (IPM) information on cultural, biological and environmental pest control is provided. Major chemical and nonchemical pest control issues including estimated losses of agricultural crops and livestock to pests; pesticide resistance; impacts of pesticides on the environment; and assessments of the effectiveness, benefits and risks of pesticide use and pest control methods are covered. |
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Additional Physical Forms: |
Online version: CRC handbook of pest management in agriculture. Boca Raton, Fla. : CRC Press, ©1981- (OCoLC)643953863 |
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Series Added Entry: |
CRC series in agriculture. |