Publisher's Synopsis
This 1996 version of the updated annual guide includes over 125 new product entries, 10 active ingredients listed for the first time, approvals that expire in 1996 are identified, improvided format for easier information retrieval, and updated information on Maximum Residue Levels.;The guide provides a useful reference tool for those involved in the supply and use of pesticides. The indexed crop/pest guide shows approved chemicals for each pest problem. Pesticide profiles give details on each active ingredient and mixture of active ingredients (nearly 500 in total), including all available products on the UK market for use in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and industrial weed control. This section includes a list of uses including current off-label approvals.;Some important pesticides, such as isoproturon products and organophosphorous insecticides used on carrots, have recently been under the spotlight. The resultant changes to recommendations have been included in the 1996 edition of the guide. This means that readers have up-to-date information that should ensure users can continue to benefit from these products. The guide also includes summaries of relevant legislation.
