Pesticides and agricultural development -- Approval of pesticides -- Application of pesticides -- Operator exposure -- Spray drift, bystander, resident and worker exposure -- Environmental aspects of spray drift -- Residues in food -- The future of pesticides. "In Pesticides, Graham Matthews begins by looking at the developmental history of pesticides, how crop protection was achieved before they were in use, how pesticides are registered for use and what happens to pesticides in food and the environment. Pesticide application and operator safety is investigated and the future of pesticides in the light of the development of genetically modified crops is explored." "Collecting together the most resent research in the area in a single volume, this book is a vital resource for agricultural scientists, agronomists, plant scientists, plant pathologists, entomologists, environmental scientists, public health personnel, toxicologists, crop protection personnel and all those involved in the agrochemical industry and government pesticide registration and legislation."--BOOK JACKET.