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Textbook covering all aspects of pesticide principles and use.
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Introduction to Pesticides. Insects. Plant Disease Agents. Vertebrate Pests. Weeds. Pesticide Laws, Liability, and Recordkeeping. The Pesticide Label. Pesticide Safety. Pesticides and Environmental Considerations. Pesticide Formulations and Adjuvants. Pesticide Application Equipment. Pesticide Equipment Calibration. Pesticide Calculations and Useful Formulas. Pesticide Transportation, Storage, Decontamination, and Disposal. Integrated Pest Management. Glossary for Pesticide Users. Appendix A. Selected References. Appendix B. Pesticide Information Telephone Numbers. Appendix C. Restricted-Use Pesticides. Appendix D. United States and Canadian Pesticide Control Offices. Appendix E. Trade Name/Common Name Cross Reference. Appendix F. Toxicity Classification and Signal Words for Pesticides. Appendix G. Stability of Agri-Chemicals with Respect to pH or Carriers/Diluents. Appendix H. Cold Weather Handling of Liquid Chemical Products.
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