Alternatives to Pesticides in Stored-Product IPM

Alternatives to Pesticides in Stored-Product IPM
ISBN-10
1461543533
ISBN-13
9781461543534
Category
Science
Pages
437
Language
English
Published
2012-12-06
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Authors
Bhadriraju Subramanyam, David W. Hagstrum

Description

Insects 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.

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