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Delivery of biological performance via micro‐encapsulation formulation chemistry
Author(s) -
Shirley Ian M,
Scher Herbert B,
Perrin Robert M,
Wege Philip J,
Rodson Marius,
Chen JinLing,
Rehmke Allen W
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
pest management science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.296
H-Index - 125
eISSN - 1526-4998
pISSN - 1526-498X
DOI - 10.1002/1526-4998(200102)57:2<129::aid-ps265>3.0.co;2-1
Subject(s) - encapsulation (networking) , cyhalothrin , pesticide , nanotechnology , chemistry , safer , toxicology , materials science , biology , computer science , ecology , computer network , computer security
Abstract Lambda‐cyhalothrin micro‐capsules have been prepared by a novel in situ procedure. Manipulation of the chemistry has led to slow‐ and fast‐release formulations. The latter has a biological performance comparable to commercial lambda‐cyhalothrin emulsifiable concentrates, but exhibits a significantly improved toxicological profile over EC, WP and WG formulations. Micro‐encapsulation technology satisfies many of the drivers towards the safer use of pesticides. © 2001 Society of Chemical Industry