ISBN: 9781420068467
With contributions from more than 200 esteemed international authorities and containing approximately 200 entries, the Encyclopedia of Pest Management, Volume II is a key reference for professionals in academia, industry, and government, as well as students at all levels. Containing completely new entries, this volume is designed to be regularly consulted for immediate and precise information. Contributions address a wide spectrum of scientific and human topics, concepts, methodologies, strategies, solutions, questions, and dilemmas. It provides numerous references, giving you access to additional, more detailed information.
Coverage includes:
Principles of integrated pest management (IPM)
Pests and their management in crops and livestock
Insect pests
Weed pests
Plant pathogens
Vertebrate pests
Crop, livestock, and stored-food losses
Biological, cultural, and mechanical pest control
Pest control through breeding and bio- and gene-technology
Pesticides: types and uses
Pesticide and biocide application technology
Pesticide laws and regulations
Semiochemicals
Water and soil pollution from pesticide use
Ecological backlash
Environmental impacts of pesticides and biocides
Human health impacts and the costs of pesticide use
Pest management and sustainable agriculture
Social, ethical, and economic aspects, issues and debates
Biochemical, ecological, behavioral, environmental, climatic interactions
The encyclopedia focuses on the ecology and management of pest species that damage or destroy food, livestock, and forest products. All articles have been peer reviewed to assure their accuracy and objectivity. The articles assess the benefits and risks of various pest-management technologies. The use of pesticides as well as nonchemical controls are included, with every effort made to use quantitative data.
| Edition : | 07 |
| Number of Pages : | 783 |
| Published : | 07/17/2007 |
| isbn : | 9781420068467 |
