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1 November 2004 New BCPC title for Biocontrol agents A new BCPC publication, The Manual of Biocontrol Agents, will be launched at the BCPC Book Shop stand at this year's BCPC Exhibition which is being held during The BCPC Seminars – Crop Science & Technology 2004 at the SECC, Glasgow from 1 to 3 November. Worldwide, the benefits arising from the use of crop protection agents derived from natural sources continue to be recognised. Biocontrol agents are increasingly used on a large scale for the effective control of commercially important pests – invertebrates, weeds and pathogens. "Biocontrol agents are becoming increasingly important as part of integrated pest management strategies in the agricultural industry. That is why The BioPesticide Manual published by the BCPC, has now been completely revised and renamed The Manual of Biocontrol Agents, which is more inclusive to the agents it describes," explains Joop C van Lenteren, Professor of Entomology, Wageningen University, the Netherlands, in the Foreword to this edition. "The biocontrol industry has noticeably matured and has designed scientifically sound quality control methods for its products. Also essential information on side-effects of pesticides on biocontrol agents is now easily available enabling biological and chemical control to be integrated. Growers are now, more than ever, convinced of biocontrol being a realistic option." The array of biopesticide products is vast extending from living organisms to genes. This edition now contains comprehensive entries in four categories. These cover, 112 entries formicro-organisms, 56 entries for semiochemicals, 58 entries for natural products and 127 entries for macro-organisms. In addition there are 20 entries for genes which now appear in the Appendix. Although different in style, The Manual of Biocontrol Agents, edited by Dr Leonard G Copping, is complementary to The Pesticide Manual and where appropriate entries are cross-referenced. Each entry contains extensive information including; nomenclature, source and production, mode of action, biological activity, target crops and pests, application, compatibility, product specifications, efficacy, products and tradenames, manufacturers, commercial suppliers, toxicity and environmental impact. There are also extensive sections on organic farming, a directory of biocontrol companies and a Latin/English glossary. Sample entries illustrating each of the biocontrol categories covered can be downloaded and reviewed by accessing The Manual of Biocontrol Agents section on the BCPC web site here. "I expect that there will be a steady increase in the number of biocontrol agents which will be used in integrated pest and disease management programmes, together with new, environmentally friendlier chemical pesticides. The production of this new edition of TheManual of Biocontrol Agents will certainly be of great assistance to all sectors that are involved in modern crop protection," concludes Prof van Lenteren. Copies of The Manual of Biocontrol Agents priced £115, are available from BCPC Publications Sales, 7 Omni Business Centre, Omega Park, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2QD, UK. |
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