Pesticide Application Methods is the standard work for all those involved in crop protection. This fully revised edition provides up–to–date information on the different types of application techniques and how they should be used to ensure efficient and effective pest control. Detailed information is provided on the role of chemical control in crop protection: targets, formulations and droplets, spray quality and the choice of nozzles are discussed, as are improvements in the design of new equipment, safety precautions and maintenance issues. Two new chapters highlight the application of biological pesticides and equipment used in the evaluation of pesticides. This important new edition is a commercially important reference tool and will be of great use and interest to all those working in crop protection, including agricultural entomologists and plant pathologists, pesticide scientists, advisors and consultants, large–scale growers, agricultural and horticultural scientists, agrochemical industry personnel including those involved in equipment supply and product formulation. Libraries in government and commercial research establishments, universities and agricultural colleges and anywhere the subject is taught or studied should have multiple copies of this definitive book on their shelves.
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Aslib Book Guide, Nov 2001: "Of major value to those involved in crop protection in all parts of the world, as an overview and to assist in training in the safe and efficient use of agrochemicals."
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Pesticide Application Methods is the standard work for all those involved in crop protection. This fully revised edition provides up–to–date information on the different types of application techniques and how they should be used to ensure efficient and effective pest control. Detailed information is provided on the role of chemical control to crop protection: targets, formulations and droplets, spray quality and the choice of nozzles are discussed, as are improvements in the design of new equipment, safety precautions and maintenance issues. Two new chapters highlight the application of biological pesticides and equipment used in the evaluation of pesticides. This important new edition is a commercially important reference tool and will be of great use and interest to all those working in crop protection, including agricultural entomologists and plant pathologists, pesticide scientists, advisors and consultants, large–scale growers, agricultural and horticultural scientists, agrochemical industry personnel including those involved in equipment supply and product formulation. Libraries in government and commercial research establishments, universities and agricultural colleges and anywhere the subject is taught or studied should have multiple copies of this definitive book on their shelves.
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Over the last decade, global demand for pesticides has continued to grow (Fig. 1.1), although in Europe in particular some governments have adopted policies to limit their use. Read the first page
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By graham
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This is probably one of the most definitive manuals for the modern farmer where he needs to apply product cost effectively, but with the environment in mind
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This book covers everything you would want to know about pesticide application. Looking at how to measure droplet size, the right type of nozzle to use and going through the different sprayers and application methods, not forgetting the all important safety aspects. If you want to learn about pesticide application then this is the book for you!
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