The Standard Pesticide User's Guide - Hardcover

Bohmont Ph.D., Bert L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0136791921 ISBN 13: 9780136791928

Publisher: Pearson, 1999

Synopsis

For courses related to understanding and/or applying pesticides, and courses in Entomology, Weed Science, Plant Pathology, Golf Course Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, Turfgrass Management.

Written in clear, non-technical language, this text is designed for those who are new to pesticides and who will be directly responsible for their application. It develops an understanding of the importance of pesticides in our society, presenting them as highly regulated chemicals that deserve respect in their use and their role in food and fiber production. Comprehensive in approach, it covers all aspects of pesticide principles and use―animal and plant pests; laws, liability, and recordkeeping; labels; safety; environmental considerations; formulations and adjuvants; application equipment and its calibration; calculations and formulas; transportation, storage, decontamination, and disposal; and integrated pest management.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Now in its sixth edition, The Standard Pesticide User's Guide has proven itself to be a valuable source of information to those who are new to pesticides, as well as those that wish to have an understanding of the importance of pesticides in our society.

Comprehensive in approach, this new edition covers all aspects of pesticide principles and use ― from animal and plant pests, laws, and liability, to decontamination, disposal, and integrated pest management.

Same features of this new edition include:

• Reorganization of chapters to provide a smoother approach to the study of pesticides
• Updated website addresses for more detailed pesticide information
• The most up-to-date information on pesticide laws and regulations

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0136791921
• ISBN 13: 9780136791928
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 544