Techniques for Reducing Pesticide Use: Economic and Environmental Benefits

by David Pimentel (editor)

This book outlines the techniques for reducing pesticide use internationally through using integrated pesticide management, and assesses the resulting environmental and economic benefits. The goal of the book is to focus on reducing pesticide use, not eliminating it, in order to maintain yields and current cosmetic food standards and provide a sustainable agriculture.

456 pages, Hardcover

First published March 14, 1997