A history of pesticides
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 and then discusses their future.
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxfordshire, UK ; Boston, MA
CABI,
[2018]
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| Online Access: | https://www.lib.tsu.ru/mminfo/2023/EBSCO/2415921.pdf |
Table of Contents:
- Pesticides in the early part of the 20th century
- Application of pesticides
- Insecticides 1950 onwards
- Herbicides
- Fungicides
- Other pesticides
- Resistance
- Integrated pest management
- Health issues
- Regulations and the manufacturers of pesticides and related organisations
- Pesticides the future.