ABSTRACT
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|88 pages
Pest and Pesticide Management at the International, National and Regional Levels
part II|129 pages
Pest Management Decision Making At the Community Level