Contents: Putting pesticides and pollution in perspective; Toxicology of pesticides; Hazards to and protection of individuals who mix and apply pesticides; Selection of the proper pesticide; The mathematics of mixing and applying agricultural chemicals; Hazards associated with different methods of application; Safe use of pesticides on the farm; Pesticides and institutional environments; Safe use of pesticides in vector control; Safe use of pesticides in structural pest control; Diagnosis and treatment in pesticide intoxication; Evaluation of application from various viewpoints; Household use of pesticides; Disposal of waste pesticides--problems and suggested solutions; Industrial hygiene practice in the manufacture, formulation and packaging of pesticides; Herbicides - what we know, what we need to know and where we are going; Minimizing fish and wildlife losses from pesticides; Future trends in chemical and nonchemical methods of pest control; Why some chemicals fail to control; Federal legislation - its impact on pesticides safety; Pesticide poisoning - a medical examiner's view; Safety in transport and storage of pesticides; Calibration of equipment.