Techniques for Reducing Pesticide Use - Economic & Environmental Benefits (Hardcover)

Techniques for Reducing Pesticide Use Economic and Environmental Benefits Edited by David Pimentel Cornell University, USA Pest insects, plant pathogens, and weeds destroy approximately 400f all potential food production worldwide. This major food loss occurs despite the application of 2.5 million tons of pesticides at a cost of more than $25 billion each year. Pesticides provide many important benefits in pest control, returning about $4 for every $1 invested. However, this cost/benefit ratio does not include the annual environmental and public health costs of using pesticides which include 3 million human poisonings and 220,000 deaths annually worldwide. With more than 2 billion people malnourished in the world, a major effort is required to reduce the continuing 400ss of crops to pests. With a relatively small investment in research and extension, this crop destruction can be reduced. Technologies now exist to reduce pesticide use by at least 50%, without reducing crop yields or substantially altering the 'cosmetic standards' of fresh fruit and vegetables. Reducing pesticide use will lower the economic costs of pest control, protect public health, and improve the stability of the natural environment. The various pest management techniques available are discussed in all chapters of this book. It will help governmental leaders, scientists and the public to understand that many strategies, if implemented, will improve pest management, maintain crop yields, and reduce pesticide use.

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 1997
First published:	April 1997
Authors:	D. Pimentel
Dimensions:	243 x 173 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	456
ISBN-13:	978-0-471-96838-2
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Primary industries > Agriculture & related industries Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > General Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Pest control > General Promotions
LSN:	0-471-96838-2
Barcode:	9780471968382

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