Management of Pests and Pesticides: Farmers' Perceptions and Practices by Joyce Tait, Banpot Napompeth
2019 (Orig. 1987) | ISBN: 0367008726 | English | 256 pages | PDF | 6 MB
2019 (Orig. 1987) | ISBN: 0367008726 | English | 256 pages | PDF | 6 MB
The contributors discuss pesticide production, distribution, and use; the problems caused by pests and pesticides; and the role of integrated pest management in minimizing these problems. describes research at the international and regional level, and addresses individual farmers' pesticide usage, their perceptions of pests and pesticides, and the relationship of the farmers' practices and attitudes to the development of integrated pest-management systems. The book concludes with a summary of research achievements and a discussion of future prospects.