The Standard Pesticide User's Guide : Bert L. Bohmont - Hardcover

Bohmont, Bert L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130431680 ISBN 13: 9780130431684

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2001

Synopsis

This publication is a valuable source of information for those who are new to pesticides or wish to have an understanding of the importance of pesticides in our country. Written in clear, non-technical language, it is designed for those who are directly responsible for pesticide application. Comprehensive in approach, this book covers all aspects of pesticides and their use: animal and plant pests; laws and liability; recordkeeping, labels and safety; environmental considerations; formulations and adjuvants; application equipment and its calibration; calculations and formulas; transportation, storage, decontamination, and disposal; and integrated pest management. A useful book and reference guide for commercial pesticide applicators; employees of city, county, state, and federal agencies; golf course superintendents; ground maintenance supervisors; tree nursery managers; and pesticide dealers, salespeople, and consultants.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Written in clear, non-technical language, this text is designed for those who are new to pesticides and who will be responsible for applying them. Comprehensive in approach, it covers all aspects of pesticide principles and use -- animal and plant pests; laws, liability, and recordkeeping; labels; safety; environmental considerations; formulations and adjuvants; application equipment and its calibration; calculations and formulas; transportation, storage, decontamination, and disposal; and integrated pest management.

From the Back Cover:

Now in its sixth edition, The Standard Pesticide User's Guide has proven itself to be a valuable source of information to those who are new to pesticides, as well as those that wish to have an understanding of the importance of pesticides in our society.

Comprehensive in approach, this new edition covers all aspects of pesticide principles and use — from animal and plant pests, laws, and liability, to decontamination, disposal, and integrated pest management.

Same features of this new edition include:

• Reorganization of chapters to provide a smoother approach to the study of pesticides
• Updated website addresses for more detailed pesticide information
• The most up-to-date information on pesticide laws and regulations

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0130431680
• ISBN 13: 9780130431684
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 557