Since 1978, The Pesticide Book has been recognized as a
best selling and fundamental resource for both students and educators
of agriculture, ecology, toxicology, and associated fields. And now for
the all-new and updated 6th edition (2004), renowned author and
entomologist/plant pathologist Dr. George Ware is joined by Dr.
David Whitacre, Entomology Toxicologist and retired Vice President
of R&D for the world's largest producer of crop protection materials.
As its name suggests, The Pesticide Book is a single source
of in-depth and reliable information about pesticides. It examines all
aspects of their properties and use-from their chemistry, mechanisms and
modes of action, to their handling, storage, and disposal. Authoritative
and practical, this comprehensive work covers such important topics as
the biorational pesticides and contains a new chapter on Transgenic
Plants. Additional information on the application of pesticides is
also supplied, augmented by valuable lists
of basic manufacturers and restricted, suspended, or canceled pesticides.
Clearly illustrated and written in easy to understand language, this completely
new and thoroughly revised edition is both an up-to-date appraisal
of current research and perceptive look ahead at pesticides for the
future. This book is of particular interest for
regulatory personnel, those seeking applicator certification, members
of the Peace Corps; agricultural pest control advisors, structural pest
control specialists, groundskeepers, gardeners, landscape maintenance
managers and interested laypeople.
The Pesticide Book features for specific audiences:
Students of Agriculture, Toxicology,
and Integrated Pest Management
This greatly expanded edition offers context and background as well as
perspective to the study of pesticides. Particularly valuable will be
the historic overview, including chronology of major events and the up-to-date
treatment of all major classes of pesticide products with new chapters
on biorational and biotechnology products. Chapters on modes of action,
pesticide regulation, resistance and safety will appeal to students seeking
deeper understanding of the behavior and implications of pesticide use.
Students will also find the appendices to be an effective and ready reference
to major pesticides and websites to find additional information.
State
and Federal Regulatory and Research Personnel
This classic edition offers background as well as perspective to an understanding
of pesticide technology. Although there is an up-to-date chapter covering
"The Law and Pesticides", regulators and researchers generally being familiar
with this subject are more likely to benefit from the updated chapters
covering the major classes of pesticides including new chapters on biorational
and biotechnology products. There are also chapters treating mechanisms
of pesticide action and safety that can assist in achieving a memory-refreshing
role, or rapid understanding of pesticide action and behavior. Moreover,
the value of the book as a reference to classes, history and sources of
additional information has never been better.
Peace
Corps Volunteers
This enlarged
edition provides the history and perspective of U.S. pesticide technology
and contains the elements needed to both understand and teach others the
main benefits, risks, historic path and future directions that pesticide
technology is taking. There are also extensive reference sections covering
history, major classes of pesticides and how they are or were used and
where to find more information from selected websites.
Gardeners
and Groundskeepers
This refreshing new edition will serve not only as a ready reference to
all major biorational and chemical pesticides, but also offers ready access
to elements of pesticide technology that allow them to understand what
biorational or chemical pesticides have been used and for what purpose
they are used. It will also lay the foundation for understanding the mechanisms
for pesticide action, how pesticides are regulated, the nature of pesticide
resistance and implications of use. The appendices also offer a comprehensive
list of websites for those seeking more information on pesticides.
To PCAs and Applicators/Prospective
Applicators
This thorough revision by two noted pesticide experts offers the information
needed to obtain and maintain certification and the background and perspective
needed to achieve an understanding of modern pesticide technology. PCAs
and applicators will also benefit from the up-to-date chapters covering
each of the major classes of pesticide products including new chapters
on biorational and biotechnology products. There are also chapters treating
regulation, mechanisms of pesticide action, and safety than can assist
in better understanding how pesticides act and behave. Moreover, the book
will serve as a primary and convenient reference to pesticide classes,
history and sources of additional information.
The Pesticide Book Table of Contents
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Preface
Names
& Characteristics of Pesticides
Ch.1 Pesticides:
Chemical and Biological Tools Ch.2 Chemistry and Vocabulary
of Pesticides Ch.3 Formulations
Chemicals
Used To Control Invertebrates-
Animals Without Backbones
Ch.4 Insecticides
Ch.5 Molluscicides
Ch.6 Nematicides
Chemicals
Used to Control Vertebrates- Animals With Backbones
Ch.7
Rodenticides
Ch.8 Avicides
Ch.9 Piscicides
Ch.10 Repellents
Chemicals
Used to Control Plants
Ch.11 Herbicides
Ch.12 Plant
Growth Regulators
Ch.13 Defoliants
and Desiccants
Chemicals
Used to Control Microorganisms Ch.14
Fungicides and Bactericides
Ch.15 Algicides
Ch.16 Biocides-Disinfectants, Antimicrobials
and Wood Preservatives
Biological
Interactions with Pesticides
Ch.17 Modes of
Action for Insecticides
Ch.18 Modes of Action for Herbicides
Ch.19 Modes
of Action for Fungicides
Ch.20 Resistance to Pesticides
Legality
and Hazards of Pesticides Use
Ch.21 Toxicity
and Hazards of Pesticides
Ch.22 Safe Handling and Storage of Pesticides
Ch.23 The
Law and Pesticides
The
Future
Ch.24 Biorationals--
21st Century Pesticides
Ch.25 Transgenic
Pesticides-- A Case of Altered
Heredity
Appendices
A. History
of Pesticides
B. Sources of Web-based Information for
Pesticides
C. Insecticides, Insect Growth Regulators,
Acaricides and Nematicides
D. Herbicides,
Herbicide Safeners and
Plant Growth
E. Fungicides
and Bactericides
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
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