Improving On-target Placement of Pesticides: A Conference : June 13-15, 1988, Sheraton International Conference Center, Reston, VirginiaAbstract: This book is a compilation of the papers presented to the Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) in 1988. The topics covered include the impact of pesticide usage, selection of spraying nozzles, pesticide application efficiency, groundwater protection, pesticide worker safety, closed system problems and other container disposal issues, aerial pesticide application, ad applicator education programs. The articles contain helpful bibliographies. |
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