Can I read Crc Handbook Pest Management In Agriculture Volume I on EtoBox?

Crc Handbook Pest Management In Agriculture Volume I by David Pimentel; Chemical Rubber Co is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Crc Handbook Pest Management In Agriculture Volume I about?

volumes : 26 cm 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 Includes bibliographical references and index 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 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

Author

David Pimentel; Chemical Rubber Co

Publisher

CRC PRESS,INC.

Published

1981

Language

EN

ISBN

9780849338434

Subjects

Agriculture, Stem