Botanical Pesticides For Pest Management

Description

"Botanicals are pesticides derived from plants. They are also called natural insecticides. They degrade rapidly and therefore do not persist in the environment. Botanical pesticides are derived from plants that have insecticidal properties. They are generally considered to be safer than synthetic pesticides and have been used for centuries. Botanical pesticides are an important tool in integrated pest management. This book covers the fundamentals of botanical pesticides, including the history and development of botanical pesticides, the types of botanical pesticides, the mechanisms of action of botanical pesticides, and the applications of botanical pesticides in pest management. It is an excellent resource for students and professionals in the fields of entomology, agronomy, and pest management.