Pest Control Strategies
Published on 2. December 2012
350 pages
978-0-323-15473-4 (ISBN)
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Pest Control Strategies is a compilation of papers presented at the symposium held at Cornell University in June 1977. It covers various aspects and issues on pest control. It also discusses the risks and benefits of using pesticides on human health as well as on the economy and environment. Composed of four parts, the book provides an overview of the various alternative pest control techniques and identifies possible solutions on crop pest problems. Part 1 discusses the role of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the integrated pest management programs and policy. The following part discusses the complexity of pest management in terms of socioeconomic and legal aspects. Part 3 presents the different case studies about pest management. These case studies include the potentials for research and implementation of integrated pest management on deciduous tree-fruits and other agricultural crops. The last part of this collection describes the current status, needs, and future developments of integrated pest management. This book will be relevant to extension leaders, educators, government officials, and agriculturists as well as to students, teachers, and researchers who are interested in the integrated pest management program.
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E.H. Smith | David Pimentel
Pest Control Strategies
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01/1978
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ContributorsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsI Introduction Pest Control-A Perspective Text References The Role of USDA in Integrated Pest Management Key Considerations of Integrated Systems USDA Policy on Pest Management Research, Development, Education, Regulatory, and Action Programs New Initiatives Summary and Conclusion DiscussionII Complexity of Pest Management Integrated Pest Management-A Biological Viewpoint Text References Discussion History and Complexity of Integrated Pest Management Evolution of Pest Control Practices Early Advocates of an Ecological Approach to Pest Control Early Pest Management for the Cotton Boll Weevil Shift to Dependence on Chemicals Impact of Organic Pesticides Return to Ecological Approaches References Discussion Socioeconomic and Legal Aspects of Pest Control Introduction Socioeconomic Aspects of Pests and Pest Control Legal Aspects of Pest Control Conclusion References Discussion A Look at U.S. Agriculture in 2000 Analytic Background Agriculture in 2000 Implication for Integrated Pest Management DiscussionIII Case Studies of Pest Management Alfalfa Weevil Pest Management System for Alfalfa Introduction Alfalfa Weevil Biology Control Methods Available Purpose of Alfalfa Weevil Pest Management Standardization and Improvement of Research Techniques Adult Alfalfa Weevil Sampling Collection of Field Samples for Life Table Construction Quantitative Biology Studies Mortality Factors Affecting B.
