A History of Pesticides

Editor/Author Matthews, G.
Publication Year: 2018
Publisher: CABI

Single-User Purchase Price: $160.00
Unlimited-User Purchase Price: $240.00
ISBN: 978-1-78639-487-3
Category: Science - Biology
Image Count: 167
Book Status: Available
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In this fascinating book, Graham Matthews takes the reader through the history of the development and use of chemicals for control of pests, weeds, and vectors of disease.

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Table of Contents

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    • Preface
    • Acknowledgements
    • Prologue – Before Pesticides
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    • 1 Pesticides in the Early Part of the 20th Century
    • 2 Application of Pesticides
    • 3 Insecticides Post-1950
    • 4 Herbicides
    • 5 Fungicides
    • 6 Other Pesticides
    • 7 Resistance to Pesticides
    • 8 Integrated Pest Management
    • 9 Health Issues
    • 10 Regulations and the Manufacturers of Pesticides and Related Organizations
    • 11 Pesticides – the Future
    • Annex: Common Name and Major Trade Name of Selected Pesticides