The Pesticide Manual A World Compendium

•updated company data reflecting continuing industry changes.

Approximately 550 pesticidal chemicals arranged alphabetically by common name. Entries give chemical structure, molecular formula, nomenclature, manufacture, uses, toxicology, formulation, and analysis. Superseded compounds are listed in an appendix. Line formula, molecular formula, and alternate name indexes. 1st ed., 1968; 5th ed., 1977.

Guide to using the main entries including sample entry; Stereochemistry nomenclature; Resistance to pesticides; Main entries; Superseded entries; Glossary of species: latin - english, english - latin; Directory of companies; Abbreviations and codes: common names: recommended names for ions and radicals; GIFAP formulation codes; WIPO country codes for patents; WHO and EPA toxicity classifications; General abbreviations.

This 11th Edition is an updated reference volume geared at the diversity of interest in pesticides and their impact on the environment. It details over 700 pesticides active ingredients as well as over 500 superseded ones. Chemical and biological control agents covered include herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, acaricides, nematicides, plant growth regulators and rodenticides.