Description

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The UK Pesticide is the only comprehensive printed reference for all products approved for use in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and amenity. The 2006 edition contains all the latest products and actives ingredients - over 1400 pesticide products are included. Any products not submitted for inclusion in the Guide but which can be legally used until their approval expires can be found in the Products Also Registered section.

Use the Guide to find out which pesticides are available and what they can be used for. Discover how to obtain the best results when applying, as well as how to treat the crop safely and reduce the environmental impact.

The book includes a Crop/Pest Guide to enable you to find out which chemicals can be used to solve your pest problem. Plus the Guide includes details about adjuvants, their suppliers and which products they can be used with.

The UK Pesticide Guide also contains background information that summarizes legislation covering approval, storage, sale and use of pesticides in the UK, including off-label use. A table is included of those products permitted for 'essential uses' only, and there is guidance on issues such as environmental protection, resistance management and the Voluntary Initiative.

The UK Pesticide Guide 2006 is invaluable for those involved with the Voluntary Initiative. Whether you are a farmer, sprayer or advisor The UK Pesticide Guide helps you to write a Crop Protection Management Plan by giving all the information you need to make the correct choice of product. Plus it contains environmental hazard classifications that will help with the assessment of risk.