Document ID (ISN) | 54961 |
CIS number |
90-1970 |
ISBN(s) |
92-4-120798-1 |
Year |
1990 |
Convention or series no. |
WHO Technical Report Series 798
|
Title |
Chemistry and specifications of pesticides |
Bibliographic information |
World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1990. 77p. Bibl. Price: CHF 9.00. |
Abstract |
Thirteenth Report of the WHO Expert Committee on Vector Biology and Control. Contents: Development of pesticides for use in public health (the WHO pesticide evaluation scheme, relations with industry, quality control of pesticides); vector control in urban areas; control of household vectors and pests; specifications and test methodology; biological control agents; decontamination of containers; relations with other organisations. Annexes provide recommended changes in existing specifications and methods, recommended specifications for new pesticides and formulations and new methods, and a guideline specification for ultra-low volume liquids. |
Descriptors (primary) |
agricultural chemicals; pesticides; parasitic diseases; WHO |
Descriptors (secondary) |
molluscicides; insecticides; biological insecticides; quality control; standardization; chemical analysis; rodenticides |
Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
Browse category(ies) |
Agricultural chemicals Bacterial and parasitic diseases
|