Many of the pesticides applied to food crops in this country are present in foods and may pose risks to human health. Current regulations are intended to protec

Pesticide control involves killing pest organisms or otherwise preventing them from destructive behavior. Pesticides are either natural or synthetic and are app

This reference handbook provides fully updated chemical, regulatory, health, and safety information on nearly 800 pesticides and other agricultural chemicals. T

Crop protection continues to be an important component of modern farming to maintain food production to feed an expanding human population, but considerable cha

Discussing the range of effects of pesticides on food and human safety, water quality, wildlife, and pest management, this book explores the agricultural, econo