Controlled-Release Delivery Systems for Pesticides

Herbert B. Scher (ZENECA AG PRODUCTS, Richmond, California, USA)

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English

CRC Press Inc
10 June 1999

Insecticide & herbicide technology; Pest control

Highlighting means of reducing toxicity, increasing efficacy, lessening environmental impact, and facilitating product development, this work covers up-to-date advances in pesticide delivery technologies. It evaluates pesticide

formulations and their use in mixtures that reduce physical

incompatibilities in spray tanks and biological anatagonism

in the field.

By: Herbert B. Scher (ZENECA AG PRODUCTS Richmond California USA)
Imprint: CRC Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 635g
ISBN: 9780824719883
ISBN 10: 0824719883
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 10 June 1999
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Microcapsules: selection of coating and microencapsulation processes; microencapsulation of solid particles; application and particle design of insecticide microcapsules. Microparticles: controlled-release of pesticides from microparticles; dispersible microparticles. Granule: controlled-release pesticide formulations from cornstarch; formulation of microbial pesticides; controlled-release granules, with emphasis on lignin-based methods. Devices: long-term controlled-release pesticide devices; temperature-triggered permeability of capsules and seed coatings; controlled delivery of pesticides through synthetic biodegradable polymer compositions; controlled-release devices for pheromones.

Scher\, Herbert B.

Reviews for Controlled-Release Delivery Systems for Pesticides

"""The book provides essential reading for all those involved in pesticide formulation as well as environmental scientists as there will increasing pressure to optimise dosage delivery to obtain economic control, while reducing the amount of pesticide released into the environment."" ---International Pest Control"