Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Pesticides Pesticides John Duggleby Explains what pesticides are, examines their use, misuse, and regulation, demonstrates alternatives to pesticides, and discusses what you can do to increase your safety. OL1810951W
Cleaning nature naturally Cleaning nature naturally Kathlyn Gay Discusses old and new methods of controlling pests and interacting with nature in an environmentally sensitive way. OL1846185W
Plaguicidas y salud en las bananeras de Costa Rica Plaguicidas y salud en las bananeras de Costa Rica Jorge Norman Jiménez A primarily scientific study of the use and effects of toxic pesticides by the transnational banana companies operating in Costa Rica. OL2855585W
Reducing reliance on pesticides in Great Lakes Basin agriculture Reducing reliance on pesticides in Great Lakes Basin agriculture Richard A. Liroff,Michelle M. Miller,Polly J. Hoppin,Michelle M. Miller This report is intended as a sourcebook of ideas for those interested in agricultural pollution prevention. For **farmers**, it offers examples of proven successes in reduced reliance on pesticides. … OL2928826W
Pesticides Pesticides Charlene W. Billings Examines the history and uses of pesticides, their advantages and disadvantages, their regulation, and the idea that they are a necessary risk in order to feed the world. OL3522285W
Pesticides and fertilizers in farming Pesticides and fertilizers in farming Ron Taylor Discusses the adverse effects of pesticides and fertilizers on agricultural produce and what can be done to make foods safer. OL4793024W