Tag: Agriculture
International Pest Control – March/April 2016 – Vol 58, Nr.2
We have had some very encouraging and favourable comments about the new look that we launched with our last issue. Thank you for these. While both I and the magazine may be in our 50’s, I believe we are still able to adapt, refresh and move with the times. If you have suggestions for more […]
International Pest Control – January/February 2016 – Vol 58, Nr.1
IPC has been delivering the latest in news, views and technological developments in pest management for 57 years. In that time, we have made a few changes to improve the presentation and refresh our image. This year we start 2016 with a new front cover and section icons to help navigate your way through the […]
International Pest Control – November/December 2015 – Vol 57, Nr.6
Trapping insects relies as much upon knowing where best to place a trap, as using the right pheromone or attractant. In the same way, knowing which spray application method to use, is equally if not more crucial when applying a pesticide, to get the best from whichever formulation or active ingredient is chosen. Many years […]
International Pest Control – July/August 2015 – Vol 57, Nr.4
Everyday should be a school day. Life is full of learning opportunities but as we are bombarded with information every day, it is sometimes difficult to take in and retain new facts. Certainly as I get older, my retention ability seems to dwindle, despite frequent exercise at the pub and village quizzes. Perhaps we rely […]
International Pest Control – May/June 2015 – Vol57, Nr.3
I am not clear how long a pest has to reside in a new locality to no longer be consider as an invasive pest and to be added to the list of ‘natives’. Many pests we deal with every day will have been a new comer at some time and as international communication and travel […]
International Pest Control – March/April 2015 – Vol57, Nr.2
The word pest can so often conjure up thoughts of insects and yet weeds are pests too (plants in the wrong place) and as IPC covers all pests, this month our special feature considers weed management. Herbicides are still the most economical way to control weeds and they account for the largest share of sales […]
International Pest Control – January/February 2015 – Vol57, Nr.1
At the end of 2014 we enjoyed three days in Paris at Parasitec and then after the New Year, France and the rest of the world was turned upside down. We hope that 2015 is a peaceful one for you all and please travel safe. We review Parasitec in pictures. With 2015 come a few […]
International Pest Control – July/August 2013 – Vol.55, Nr.4
Summer is well and truly upon us in the Northern hemisphere and the rains and winds of 2012 have been replaced by the heat and sun of 2013. Pest management is all about coping with changing situations that confront us and the weather certainly makes forward planning a challenge. One of the challenges of Editor […]
