| Mammalian Toxicology of Insecticides Contributor(s): Marrs, Tim (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1849731918 ISBN-13: 9781849731911 Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry OUR PRICE: $192.85 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Biochemistry |
| Dewey: 571.959 |
| Series: Issues in Toxicology |
| Physical Information: 1.41" H x 6.41" W x 9.51" (2.25 lbs) 506 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Insects are more similar in structure and physiology to mammals than plants or fungi. Consequently, insecticides are often of greater toxicity to mammals than herbicides. However, some insecticides are targeted at structures or hormonal systems specific to insects (insect growth regulators/chitin synthesis inhibitors) so are less harmful but can still be mildly haematotoxic. There are, therefore, issues specific to insecticides, which do not occur with other pesticides - hence the need for a book specifically on insecticide toxicology in mammals. The book starts with general issues relating to the mammalian toxicity of insecticides, including target/non-target specificity, nomenclature and metabolism of insecticides. It then goes on to discuss specific types of insecticides. |