In this article we will discuss about the types of sprayers and dusters used for applying pesticides. (A) Sprayer: The equipment which is used for dispersal of pesticide (i.e. insecticide, fungicide, herbicide etc.,) in liquid form is called "Sprayer". The sprayers are of two types as follows: (i) Manually operated or hand sprayer. (ii) Power operated sprayers which are commonly [...]
There are various aspects of pesticide hazards, but it is proposed to deal here with only one aspect, viz., the pesticide hazards to man under present-day conditions in India. Basic Points to be Kept in View: The following basic points have to be kept in view: (a) Public concern about hazards of large-scale use of pesticides is universal. Advanced countries [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition and Salient Features of Pesticides 2. Illustration of Biological Magnification 3. Effects 4. Control 5. Fate 6. Integrated Pest Management. Definition and Salient Features of Pesticides: According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a pest is described as a troublesome or destructive organism and the suffix 'cide’ implies "slaughter of". Thus a pesticide [...]