Synopsis The Soil Environment and Pesticides attempts to consolidate available information on environmental interactions of the soil applied insecticides, nematicides, fungicides, herbicides and fertilizers. There are 19 critical thought provoking chapters by experts in relevant fields, divided into six parts, dealing with the general aspects of soil environment-pesticide interaction, economics of losses due to pests and pesticide use, effects of different categories of pesticides and fertilizers, safer alternatives and suggestions. Pollution related parasitic diseases of man are also discussed. This book may not only provide reference but also serve as a guide and inspiration for future research into the realm of soil environment and the onslaughts of chemical interference in modern agriculture. The scientists, teachers, scholars and administrators dealing with soil biology, plant protection and environmental protection are expected to find this book indispensible.