Development and Use of Synthetic Organic Insecticides

The synthetic organic insecticides offer great advances in insect control. Their high degree of toxicity and specificity to certain species are noticeable features. Hazards to health in manufacture, formulation, and application are primary considerations. New methods of application are being developed. Official guidance on residue hazards will aid entomologists and farmers in developing application programs. Resistance to insecticides is of growing importance. The effect of pesticides on naturally occurring beneficial insects is causing heretofore unimportant forms to become pests of major concern. The search for the solution to the insecticide problem is a specialized and cooperative venture among a team of scientists trained in many fields.