Pesticide Application Methods
eBook - PDF

Pesticide Application Methods

  1. 269 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Pesticide Application Methods

About this book

The definitive guide to modern pesticide application methods for effective and sustainable crop protection

As precision agriculture continues to evolve, Pesticide Application Methods serves as an essential reference for professionals in crop protection. With comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of pesticide application technologies, this leading guide covers the foundational principles of pesticide application whilst delving into advanced techniques that enhance efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and integrate seamlessly into sustainable agriculture practices. Drawing on decades of practical expertise, authors Graham Matthews and Roy Bateman provide a thorough grounding in both the theory and practice of pesticide application, ranging from traditional hydraulic sprayers to cutting-edge drone technology.

The fifth edition of Pesticide Application Methods offers substantial new and updated content, reflecting the latest advancements in crop protection and application technology. This edition incorporates emerging practices in regenerative agriculture, with a focus on selecting pest-resistant crop varieties to reduce chemical dependency. New coverage includes unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for targeted application, electrostatic sprayers that minimise drift and enhance precision, and the integration of sustainable biopesticides and biorationals into pest management strategies. Throughout this edition, updated regulatory insights and training standards ensure that practitioners remain compliant with evolving safety protocols, including the EU "Green Deal" objectives on sustainable pesticide use.

Continuing to set the standard for professionals in crop protection, Pesticide Application Methods, Fifth Edition:

  • Offers in-depth guidance on modern pesticide application techniques, with a focus on sustainable practices and precision targeting
  • Contains essential information on operator training, equipment maintenance, and certification requirements for pesticide application
  • Features dedicated chapters on specialised techniques such as robotic applications and aerial spraying
  • Provides guidelines for maintaining and calibrating application equipment to enhance longevity and efficiency
  • Includes clear and practical diagrams, photos, and colour illustrations to enhance understanding of complex equipment and techniques

Incorporating the latest research in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Good Agricultural Practice (GAP), Pesticide Application Methods, Fifth Edition is ideal for upper-level students in agricultural sciences, crop protection, entomology, and plant pathology programmes, as well as for crop protection specialists, plant scientists, agricultural consultants, and agrochemical industry professionals.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Pesticide Application Methods by G. A. Matthews,Roy Bateman in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Agronomy. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2025
Print ISBN
9781394262205
eBook ISBN
9781394262229
Edition
5
Topic
Technology & Engineering
Subtopic
Agronomy
Index
Technology & Engineering

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Preface to fifth edition
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Conversion tables
  8. Pesticide calculation
  9. Units, abbreviations and symbols
  10. Chapter 1 Biological and chemical control in integrated pest management
  11. Chapter 2 Targets for pesticide deposition and their detection using drones and robotic equipment
  12. Chapter 3 Formulation of pesticides and bio-pesticides
  13. Chapter 4 Spray droplets
  14. Chapter 5 Nozzles – hydraulic and pulse-width modulation
  15. Chapter 6 Portable carried hydraulic sprayers
  16. Chapter 7 Power-operated hydraulic sprayers (electric power)
  17. Chapter 8 Air-assisted sprayers
  18. Chapter 9 Controlled droplet application
  19. Chapter 10 Electrostatic chargedsprays
  20. Chapter 11 Using drones to spray crops
  21. Chapter 12 Aerial spraying using manned aircraft and helicopters
  22. Chapter 13 Spray drift
  23. Chapter 14 Seed treatment, dust and granule application
  24. Chapter 15 Space treatment by fogging
  25. Chapter 16 Specialist application techniques using robots
  26. Chapter 17 Application of bio-pesticides
  27. Chapter 18 Equipment for laboratory and field trials
  28. Chapter 19 Training spray operators
  29. Chapter 20 Regulations related to toxicity of pesticides and labelling
  30. Chapter 21 Safety precautions when applying pesticides
  31. Chapter 22 Standards for application equipment
  32. Chapter 23 Maintenance of equipment
  33. Index
  34. EULA