The Standard Pesticide User's Guide - Hardcover

Bohmont, Bert L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0138408025 ISBN 13: 9780138408022

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1990

Synopsis

Covers all aspects of pesticide principles and use, including topics such as: environmental considerations; insects; plant disease agents; weeds; integrated pest management; laws; liability; recordkeeping; labels; safety; formulations; application equipment; transportation; storage; decontamination; and disposal. Using a non-technical presentation, it helps readers gain an understanding of why pesticides are used, how to apply them safely and how to do this within the letter of the law. Supplies the necessary information for pesticide applicators to use pesticides in a responsible manner. Offer readers quick and easy access to reference material such as the United States and Canadian Pesticide Control Offices, restricted use pesticides, pesticide information telephone numbers and Web page addresses, cold weather handling of liquid chemical products, etc. Because the science of pesticide use has become a highly specialized field, this books is an excellent desk reference for those seeking re-certification and those currently working in the field. 

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

Written in clear, non-technical language, this book develops an understanding of the importance of pesticides in our society, presenting them as highly regulated chemical s that deserve respect in their use and their role in food and diver production. Designed for those who are new to pesticides and show will be directly responsible for their application.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0138408025
• ISBN 13: 9780138408022
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 498