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Biorational Control of Arthropod Pests
. Ed(S): Ishaaya, Isaac; Horowitz, A. Rami
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Description for Biorational Control of Arthropod Pests
Hardback. Various approaches for arthropod pest control is the subject of this book. Among the highlights of the book is the use of selective control agents acting on specific biochemical sites. Another highlight is the novel biotechnology control strategies discussed. Editor(s): Ishaaya, Isaac; Horowitz, A. Rami. Num Pages: 408 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1690.
For nearly 50 years, pest control was mostly based on broad-spectrum conv- tional insecticides such as organochlorines, organophosphates, carbamates and pyrethroids. However, the severe adverse effects of pesticides on the environment, problems of resistance reaching crisis proportions and public protests led to stricter regulations and legislation aimed at reducing their use. Ways to reduce the use of synthetic pesticides in plant protection and to use more alternative and novel me- ods for pest control or biorational control are the challenges of pest control for the twenty-first century. The term biorational (biological + rational) pesticides can be defined as the use ... Read more
For nearly 50 years, pest control was mostly based on broad-spectrum conv- tional insecticides such as organochlorines, organophosphates, carbamates and pyrethroids. However, the severe adverse effects of pesticides on the environment, problems of resistance reaching crisis proportions and public protests led to stricter regulations and legislation aimed at reducing their use. Ways to reduce the use of synthetic pesticides in plant protection and to use more alternative and novel me- ods for pest control or biorational control are the challenges of pest control for the twenty-first century. The term biorational (biological + rational) pesticides can be defined as the use ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
Number of Pages
408
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048123155
SKU
V9789048123155
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