Pesticide Selectivity, Health And The Environment

Pesticide Selectivity, Health and the Environment

The re-evaluation of many compounds for their long-term toxicity to humans and the environment has resulted in extensive reforms of the pesticide industry. This book explores the actions of pesticides and their effects on non-target organisms, the environment and human health. In addition to the chemical and biological actions of pesticides, the volume covers the regulatory framework within which manufacturers of compounds function, and the influence that pressure groups and the media have on the industry. Book Description This book considers how pesticides selectively kill their target organisms. Book Description Huge changes are taking place in the pesticide industry at present, with re-evaluation of many compounds for their long-term toxicity to humans and the environment. This book explores the actions of pesticides and their effects on non-target organisms, the environment and human health. As well as the chemical and biological actions of pesticides, the book also describes the regulatory framework within which all manufacturers of compounds have to work, and the influence of pressure groups and the media have on this industry. About the Author W. R. Carlile is a Principal Lecturer in Crop Science at Nottingham Trent University. He is also an advisor to several major agrochemical companies.