Biorational Control of Arthropod Pests: Application and Resistance Management - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9400791682 ISBN 13 : 9789400791688

Editeur : Springer, 2014

Synopsis

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 of specific and selective chemicals, often with a unique modes of action, that are compatible with natural enemies and the environment, with minimal effect on n- target organisms. Biorational control is based on a diversity of chemical, biological and physical approaches for controlling insect pests which results in minimum risk to man and the environment.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9400791682
• ISBN 13: 9789400791688
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 420
• Éditeur: Ishaaya Isaac, Horowitz A. Rami
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