10 Best Books on Pesticide Chemistry

We have compiled a list of the Best Reference Books on Pesticide Chemistry, which are used by students of top universities, and colleges. This will help you choose the right book depending on if you are a beginner or an expert. Here is the complete list of Pesticide Chemistry Books with their authors, publishers, and an unbiased review of them as well as links to the Amazon website to directly purchase them. If permissible, you can also download the free PDF books on Pesticide Chemistry below.

 
1."The Chemistry of Pesticides Their Metabolism, Mode of Action and Uses in Crop Protection" by K A Hassall
“The Chemistry of Pesticides Their Metabolism, Mode of Action and Uses in Crop Protection” Book Review: This book is useful for anyone interested in pest management. It summarizes information about the effects of pesticides on physiology and biochemistry, and explains how they work in agriculture. The book starts by discussing the economics of pesticides, their toxicity, and how to safely use and sell them. It focuses on three main groups of pesticides: fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides. The book covers many types of pesticides, including pyrethroid insecticides, carbamate, and Organophosphorus. It explains how these compounds break down over time, how they are metabolized, and how selective they are. The book also covers how to control fungi and discusses the benefits and limitations of herbicide use before and after plants emerge. Finally, it provides an overview of the latest developments in the chemistry and use of different types of pesticides.

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2."Pesticide Chemistry: Crop Protection, Public Health, Environmental Safety" by Hideo Ohkawa and Phillip W Lee
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3."Integrated Pest Management" by David Pimentel and Rajinder Peshin
“Integrated Pest Management” Book Review: This book talks about integrated pest management (IPM), which is a way to control pests while minimizing the use of harmful chemicals. It explains the challenges that come with IPM and how it is accepted by people who care about the environment. The book also looks at the idea of using fewer pesticides in farming and how it could be possible to stop using them altogether.

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4."Pesticide Residue Monitoring of Crops in Souss Masa Valley" by Salghi Rachid and Errami Mohamed
“Pesticide Residue Monitoring of Crops in Souss Masa Valley” Book Review: This book talks about a study that was done to find out if there are any harmful chemicals called pesticide residues in vegetables grown in the Souss Massa Valley. The study checked different vegetables like green beans, citrus, peppers, and tomatoes to see if they meet the safety rules set by the EU. The study found that the pesticides used in the valley should not be a problem for people’s health. Even when parts of the vegetables that cannot be eaten were removed, the pesticide levels were still safe.

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5."Pesticide and Heavy Metal Residue in Agricultural Crops" by Mahdavian Seyed Esmaeil
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6."Alternatives to Pesticides in Stored-Product IPM" by Bhadriraju Subramanyam and David W Hagstrum
“Alternatives to Pesticides in Stored-Product IPM” Book Review: This book talks about various effective methods used for pest control such as using extreme temperatures and radiation, and ways to make insects resistant to diseases. It is a useful resource for those interested in pest control, agriculture, and food science, especially those in academic or government fields.

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7."Integrated Pest Management" by Rajinder Peshin and David Pimentel
“Integrated Pest Management” Book Review: The book talks about the situation and problems of integrated pest management (IPM). It also talks about how farmers and others have accepted IPM and how it can be a long-term solution. It discusses how farmers can use fewer pesticides and even stop using them.

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8."Pesticides: Evaluation of Environmental Pollution" by Leo M L Nollet and Hamir S Rathore
“Pesticides: Evaluation of Environmental Pollution” Book Review: This book is about how pesticides can harm the environment. It talks about how pesticides move and break down in the environment. The book explains how much of the pesticides are in different places, and how they can harm people, animals and plants. It also looks at how pesticides can affect water, soil and food products. The book talks about some of the problems caused by pesticides and suggests other ways of protecting crops instead of using pesticides. People who work with pesticides or pollution control would find this book helpful.

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9."Pesticides: Health, Safety and the Environment" by Graham Matthews
“Pesticides: Health, Safety and the Environment” Book Review: This book is helpful for people who work with plants and the environment, like scientists, farmers, and people who work in agriculture. It talks about pesticides and how to make sure they are safe to use. People who work for the government and people who make rules about pesticides will also find this book helpful. It talks about how to use pesticides safely and how to make sure they are safe for people who use them. It also talks about the future of pesticides in farming and the impact of GMOs. People who work in the agrochemical industry can learn important information from this book.

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10."The Biochemistry and Uses of Pesticides: Structure, Metabolism, Mode of Action and Uses in Crop Protection" by Kenneth A Hassall
“The Biochemistry and Uses of Pesticides: Structure, Metabolism, Mode of Action and Uses in Crop Protection” Book Review: This book will help us understand how pesticides work, how metabolism promotes selectivity & safety. It also talks about how the development of resistance is linked to biochemistry and molecular biology. This book will be useful to anyone who participates in crop protection and pesticide research.

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