Alternatives to Methyl Bromide - DTIE

Sourcebook of Technologies for Protecting the Ozone Layer: Alternatives to Methyl Bromide
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The information is arranged in the following
sections:
Section 2 provides general guidance for
selecting non-ODS techniques. It outlines
the criteria to be considered when evaluating
alternative options and offers a framework
for organising the wealth of information that
might be considered for selection of MB
alternatives.
Section 3 discusses generally the control of
soil-borne pests. It identifies the main
groups of soil pests, outlines the major strategies
for controlling pests and provides steps
for identifying effective alternatives for a
given situation. It also provides examples of
alternatives that are in commercial use in
diverse countries.
Section 4 describes the major alternatives
for soil-borne pests. After a description of
IPM and cultural practices (Section 4.1), it
describes the following techniques in alphabetical
order:
Biological controls (Section 4.2).
Fumigants and other chemical products
(Section 4.3).
Soil amendments and compost
(Section 4.4).
Solarisation (Section 4.5).
Steam treatments (Section 4.6).
Substrates (Section 4.7).
For each, it outlines suitable applications and
provides examples of companies that supply
alternative products, as well as specialists and
sources of further information.
Section 5 discusses generally the control of
pests in commodities and structures. It
identifies the main groups of commodities
and structures and their principal pests. It
provides an overview of the range of alternatives
to disinfest and protect commodities
and structures from pest damage, notes the
MB uses for which alternatives are not
currently available and recommends steps to
be used in identifying suitable alternatives. It
also provides examples of alternatives which
are in commercial use in various countries.
Section 6 describes the major alternatives
for stored products, traded commodities
and structures. It starts with a brief description
of IPM and preventive measures
(Section 6.1). This section includes examples
of practical activities which prevent pest populations
thriving. The following techniques
are described in more detail:
Cold treatments and aeration
(Section 6.2).
Contact insecticides (Section 6.3).
Controlled and modified atmospheres
(Section 6.4).
Heat treatments (Section 6.5).
Inert dusts (Section 6.6).
Phosphine and other fumigants
(Section 6.7).
For each, it outlines suitable applications and
provides examples of companies that supply
alternative products, as well as specialists and
sources of further information.
The Annexes provide additional information,
including references and addresses:
Information about the UNEP DTIE Ozon-
Action Programme (Annex 1).
Glossary, acronyms and units (Annex 2).
Chemical safety data sheets (Annex 3).
Steps for identifying appropriate
alternatives (Annex 4).
Information resources (Annex 5).
Address list of suppliers and specialists in
alternatives (Annex 6).
References, websites and other sources
of information (Annex 7).
Index (Annex 8).