A Growing Problem: Pesticides and the Third World PoorExtensive review of pesticide problems in the Third World. Its main subjects are the problem of resistance, occupational and accidental poisoning, residues in food and environment, advertising and promotion activities to sell pesticides, cost and benefit balances for the poorest and finally the possibilities of integrated pest management for the poor farmer |
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The Problem of Resistance | 16 |
Pesticides Malaria and Vector Control | 28 |
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