Pesticides: Preparation and Mode of Action

by R.J.W. Cremlyn

Discusses general principles underlying major types of chemical pesticides with a brief history of their development. Emphasizes methods of chemical preparation, uses, biochemical mode of action, and environmental effects. Includes chapters on future developments and on novel methods of pest control such as attractants, chemostimulants, growth hormone chemicals, and microbial insecticides.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471996319
• ISBN13: 9780471996316
• Release Date: October 1978
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.