Alternatives to Pesticides in Stored-Product IPM
Author: Bhadriraju Subramanyam
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2012-12-06
Total Pages: 447
ISBN-13: 1461543533
DOWNLOAD EBOOKInsects associated with raw grain and processed food cause qualitative and quantitative losses. Preventing these losses caused by stored-product insects is essential from the farmer's field to the consumer's table. While traditional pesticides play a significant role in stored-product integrated pest management (IPM), there has recently been, and will continue to be, a greater emphasis on alternative approaches. Alternatives to Pesticides in Stored-Product IPM details the most promising methods, ranging from extreme temperatures to the controversial radiation, and from insect-resistant packaging to pathogens. This collection is essential for anyone in academia, industry, or government interested in pest ecology or food or grain science.