Description

A 60-page, full color graphically illustrated manual produced by FHIA, Honduras. It covers in a simple way the concept, history and importance of pests; strategies for pest management; the history, status, profile and mode of action of the pesticides, as well as the ways of penetration into the human body; interpretation of label, types of containers, protection equipment, preparation of mixes, management of spills, handling of used containers, cleaning-up application equipment; handling of intoxications; basic principles for selection and correct application of pesticides; and tables with the principal chemical groups of insecticides, acaricidas, fungicides and herbicides.