Controlling invertebrate pests in agriculture [

Controlling Invertebrate Pests in Agriculture discusses the principles of pest management and relates this to historical methods as well as current and future directions. It describes current practice, the concept of agricultural ecosystems, the role of pesticides and cultural control options. A sep...

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Main Authors: Page, Jessica (Author), Horne, Paul A. [ (Paul Anthony)] , 1956- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: Collingwood, Victoria : CSIRO Publishing , c2012
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