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Insecticide Studies: I, Pyrethrum Powders Containing Poisonous Metals; II, a Compilation of Analyses of Insecticides and Fungicides; III, State Laws Governing the Composition and Sale Insecticides (Cl - Hardcover

J. K. Haywood

 
9780265984826: Insecticide Studies: I, Pyrethrum Powders Containing Poisonous Metals; II, a Compilation of Analyses of Insecticides and Fungicides; III, State Laws Governing the Composition and Sale Insecticides (Cl
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0265984823 ISBN 13: 9780265984826
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore early 20th‑century insecticide analysis and regulation in one comprehensive study.

This volume surveys how common garden chemicals were tested, labeled, and governed, from Paris green to London Purple. It offers a window into the standards and challenges of safeguarding farmers and consumers in the era of rapid agricultural chemicals.

  • Learn how samples were analyzed for arsenic content and purity.
  • See how state laws shaped labeling, sampling, and enforcement.
  • Understand the practical hurdles of implementing scientific analysis at scale.
  • Discover historical perspectives on pesticide safety and regulatory reform.
Ideal for readers of agricultural history, regulatory policy, and the evolution of chemical safety in farming.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0265984823
ISBN 13 
9780265984826
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
74