Pesticide Application Methods

Pesticide Application Methods

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Book Description
A standard work for all those involved with 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, discussing targets, formulations and droplets, spray quality and the choice of nozzles; improvements in the design of new equipment; safety precautions and maintenance issues. Particular attention is given to include new information on engineering controls, the application of biological pesticides, the use of different types of hydraulic nozzles, buffer zones and decreasing environmental pollution.

From the Author
Graham A. Matthews is Professor in Pest Management at the International Pesticide Application Research Centre, Imperial College, Silwood Park, U.K.

Pesticide Application Methods,G. A. Matthews,Blackwell Science,0632054735,Agriculture - General,Application,Pest Control,Pesticides,Science/Mathematics,Spraying and dusting in agricu,Spraying and dusting in agriculture,Spraying equipment,Technology,Technology & Industrial Arts

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