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The ever-increasing demand for food from the world's growing population necessitates greater sophistication and intensification of agricultural practices worldwide, but particularly in developing countries. The importance of pest management in these processes has been well recognized, but there is increasing concern about the over-use of pesticides, which has lead to undesirable side-effects such as deterioration of the environment, hazards to human health and the development of pest resistance. Interest in Integrated Pest Management has therefore grown steadily over recent years. This study is based on papers presented at a seminar held in Kuala Lumpur in May 1991, the objective of which was to assess the issues, dangers, trends and possible solutions in pest management today and into the next century. Some chapters focus on Malaysia, while others are relevant worldwide. The book, written by international experts, will therefore appeal to a wide range of research workers, policy makers and others concerned with crop protection and agricultural productivity. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Integrated Pest Management," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Integrated Pest Management in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Integrated Pest Management when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Integrated Pest Management, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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Insect pest control continues to be a challenge for agricultural producers and researchers. Insect resistance to commonly used pesticides and the removal of toxic pesticides from the market have taken their toll on the ability of agricultural producers to produce high quality, pest-free crops within economical means. In addition to this, they must not endanger their workers or the environment.We depend on agriculture for food, feed, and fiber, making it an essential part of our economy. Many people take agriculture for granted while voicing concern over adverse effects of agricultural production practices on the environment. Insect Pest Management presents a balanced overview of environmentally safe and ecologically sound practices for managing insects.This book covers specific ecological measures, environmentally acceptable physical control measures, use of chemical pesticides, and a detailed account of agronomic and other cultural practices. It also includes a chapter on state-of-the-art integrated pest management based, a section on biological control, and lastly a section devoted to legal and legislative issues.Insect Pest Management approaches its subject in a systematic and comprehensive manner. It serves as a useful resource for professionals in the fields of entomology, agronomy, horticulture, ecology, and environmental sciences, as well as to agricultural producers, industrial chemists, and people concerned with regulatory and legislative issues. ... Read more

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Pest and Disease Management Handbook updates the 3rd edition of the Pest and Disease Control Handbook (1989). The structure of this important new book differs in several respects, acknowledging the advances that have been made in integrated crop management and the trends towards the more rational use of pesticides.

Fully revised and up-to-date, the book commences with a new introductory chapter covering the principles of pest and disease management. Following chapters, each written by acknowledged experts in the field, cover a group of major temperate northern hemisphere crops. As well as comprehensive details of pest and disease management strategies, each chapter also includes a classification scheme for the cited pests and diseases.

This important publication is a vital tool for all those involved in the crop protection / agrochemical industry including business managers, entomologists, agricultural scientists, plant pathologists and those studying and teaching BASIS courses. As an important reference guide for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying agricultural sciences, applied entomology and crop protection, copies of the book should be available on the shelves of all research establishments and universities where these subjects are studied and taught.

Pest and Disease Management Handbook is published for the British Crop Protection Council (BCPC) by Blackwell Science. BCPC is a registered charity having the principal objective of promoting the development, use and understanding of effective and sustainable crop protection practice.

Dr David V Alford, based in Cambridge, UK, is a member of the BCPC board, with many years' experience working as a government entomologist. ... Read more

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This pathbreaking volume summarizes and analyzes recent developments in the promising area of using high and low extreme temperatures as a means of pest control. Comparing the physiology of heat and cold sensitivity with temperature regulation in insects, the book then discusses current research in applying lethal temperatures and the cold storage of insects used as biological control agents. ... Read more

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Rural women, on average, spend more time on pest management than do men. Yet few related publications are available. This wide-ranging book outlines issues from health to reasons for women’s involvement in integrated pest management. Contains pioneering case studies from Vietnam, Indonesia, Russia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Tanzania and Ghana. Epilogue by Janice Jiggins. ... Read more

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Women and IPM: Crop protection practice and strategies
Sharpe, intelligent analysis. One of the best I have read in the subject. ... Read more

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This book presents experiences and successful case studies of integrated pest management (IPM) from developed and developing countries and from major international centres and programmes.In nearly 40 chapters, the following themes are addressed:Emerging issues in IPM, such as biotechnology, pesticide policies, socio-economic considerationsCountry experiences from Africa, Asia, North and South America, Europe, Australia and New ZealandRegional and international experiences, including FAO, the World Bank and CGIAR System-wide IPM Program ... Read more