Optimising Pesticide Use

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Michael Wilson (University College London and Eastman Dental Institute, University College, London, UK)

Optimising Pesticide Use

Michael Wilson (University College London and Eastman Dental Institute, University College, London, UK)

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English

John Wiley & Sons Inc
16 September 2003

Insecticide & herbicide technology; Pest control

Series: Wiley Series in Agrochemicals & Plant Protection

Optimising Pesticide Use brings together the wide range of scientific disciplines necessary to ensure best practice through monitoring what is used and improving how it is formulated and applied. The book provides:
* An in-depth exploration of pesticide optimisation from the view point of industry and research scientist
* A case study on the development of a new range of active chemistries from bacteria
* A discussion of complementary pest control methods

This text will provide essential information to workers in the pesticide industry and regulatory community who need to be aware of current thinking and advancements in the optimal use of pesticidal compounds and systems, as well as environmental organisations and aid development organisations.

Edited by: Michael Wilson (University College London and Eastman Dental Institute University College London UK)
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 160mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 449g
ISBN: 9780471490753
ISBN 10: 047149075X
Series: Wiley Series in Agrochemicals & Plant Protection
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 16 September 2003
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michael Wilson is a Professor of Microbiology in the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences at University College London and is Director of the Eastman Centre for Microbial Diseases within this university. He holds a PhD in Microbiology from University College Galway, Ireland, a Doctor of Science from the National University of Ireland and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists. He has written and/or edited eight books and published more than 270 scientific papers in the fields of microbiology and infectious diseases.

Reviews for Optimising Pesticide Use

...a comprehensive and timely contribution...key issues are brought together in a discussion of Rational Pesticide Use... (International Pest Control, Vol 46(1), Jan/Feb 2004) ...gives a complete overview of all the available and latest technologies for optimising pesticide use. (International Journal of Environment and Pollution, Vol.23, No.2, 2005)