PesticideFormulations-UniversityofKentucky.pptVIP

Pesticide Formulations ENY 3225 or ENY 5226 Why Formulate Pesticides! Pesticides are rarely applied in their technical form. They are usually formulated to improve Handling Storage Application Effectiveness Safety Terminology for Formulations AI = active ingredient, chemicals that are responsible for the pesticidal effect Inert ingredient = any substance in a pesticide formulation having no pesticidal action Formulation = the way a pesticide is prepared for practical use Carrier = inert liquid or solid added to an active ingredient to prepare a pesticide formulation Terminology for Formulations Diluent = any liquid or solid material used to dilute an active ingredient. In liquid formulations, water or oil is used; in dry formulations, talc, clay or other fine dust is used Emulsifier = a chemical that aids in suspending one liquid in another Emulsion = a mixture of one liquid in another liquid Terminology for Formulations Wetting agent = a chemical which causes a liquid to contact surfaces more thoroughly Suspension = a mixture of fine solid particles in a liquid Soluble = dissolves in a liquid Surfactant = increases the emulsifying, dispersing, spreading, and wetting properties of a formulation Types of Formulations Emulsifiable concentrates Wettable powders Solution Dusts Aerosols Granular formulations Baits Microencapsulated products Emulsifiable Concentrates Designated by E or EC Examples are Dursban 2E, Prevail TC, Gentrol, Dursban Pro, Archer, Dragnet 2E stands for 2 lbs/gal AI + solvent + emulsifier = EC EC + water = emulsion Emulsion is a fine suspension of oil droplets in water and appears milky in color They do not require constant agitation prior to each application Emulsifiable Concentrates Advantages Bind well to fabrics and fibers in carpet. Easy to mix and use Spreads evenly over foliage Binds well to soil particles Emulsifiable Concentrates Disadvantages Mild to strong odors Absorption onto porous surfaces Potential burning of plant ma