CRC Handbook of Pest Management in Agriculture, Second Edition

CRC Handbook of Pest Management in Agriculture, Second Edition
Author: David Pimentel, Ph.D.
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 784
Release: 1990-11-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780849338441

The second edition of the CRC Handbook of Pest Management in Agriculture examines the interdependency of agricultural pest management strategies. Topics discussed include agricultural losses to pests; chemical and non-chemical control technologies; pesticide resistance; environmental impacts of pesticides; biological pest control; host-plant resistance; crop rotations and other cultural controls; assessments of the relative effectiveness, benefits, and risks of various pest control strategies; and improved pest control approaches for making agriculture more profitable and sustainable. This is a "must have" book for entomologists, plant pathologists, and weed control specialists, in addition to university and research institute libraries.

Handbook of Pest Management

Handbook of Pest Management
Author: John R. Ruberson
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 870
Release: 1999-07-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780824794330

"Provides a detailed summary of pest management principles and techniques, outlining a broad selection of critical issues regarding current practice and future technology in this area. Discusses the role of soils, weather, and surrounding habitats in regulating pest occurrence and severity."

Handbook of Pest Management Agriculture

Handbook of Pest Management Agriculture
Author: David Pimentel
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 624
Release: 1981-07-17
Genre: Science
ISBN:

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.

CRC Handbook of Pest Management in Agriculture

CRC Handbook of Pest Management in Agriculture
Author: David Pimentel
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 676
Release: 1981
Genre: Science
ISBN:

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.

Handbook of Integrated Pest Management for Turf and Ornamentals

Handbook of Integrated Pest Management for Turf and Ornamentals
Author: Anne R. Leslie
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 676
Release: 1994-06-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780873713504

This essential reference provides complete coverage of integrated pest management (IPM). With more than 40 recognized experts, the book thoroughly details the rationale and benefits of employing an IPM plan and provides technical information on each aspect from cultural practices to choosing when and how to use chemicals. It also brings together research work on pest problems with information on the practical implementation of the tools. Case studies of successful operations are provided as well.