Liquid Formulations Flashcards
Gain knowledge in different types, as well as pros and cons. (8 cards)
What are some Pros to a Solution(SN) or Liquid (L)
Sprays for insect, disease and weed control pretty much anywhere.
A clear liquid that consists of one or more active ingredient that you mix and dilute with other liquid.
Active ingredient comes in high concentration, so little is needed. Not abrasive to equipment, easy to mix, and no shaking needed during application.
What are some Cons for Solution (SN) or Liquid (L) pesticides.
Sprays for insect, disease and weed control pretty much anywhere.
A clear liquid that consists of one or more active ingredient that you mix and dilute with other liquid.
Because of high concentration of active ingredients, exposure through skin, eyes or inhaling could be dangerous.
What are some Pros to Emulsifiable concentrate (EC) or Emulsion (E) pesticides.
Sprays for insect diease and weed control.
A liquid that consists of one or more active ingedients that is dissolved in a oil based solvent. An emulsifier helps the solvent mix with water.
Little agitation is required during use, not abrasive to equipment, and leaves little visable residue.
What are some Cons to Emulsion pesticides.
Sprays for insect diease and weed control.
A liquid that consists of one or more active ingedients that is dissolved in a oil based solvent. An emulsifier helps the solvent mix with water.
May damage plants(phytotoxic), High concentrations have a increased exposure risk, and often absorbed easily through skin.
What are some Pros to Flowable or Suspension (F) pesticides.
Sprays for insect, disease, and weed control, in soil and on plants.
Solid particles of an active ingredient are suspended in a liquid. These particles usauly need to be dilluted in water.
Seldom clogs nozzle, no dust, no premixing needed.
What are some Cons to Flowable or Suspension (F) pesticides.
Sprays for insect, disease, and weed control, in soil and on plants.
Solid particles of an active ingredient are suspended in a liquid. These particles usauly need to be dilluted in water.
Spray mix needs constant agitation.
What are some Pros to Microcapsule Suspension (MS) Pestisides.
Variety of uses. Suitable when gradual delivery is needed.
Small (micro) capsules of active ingredients are suspended in a liquid. The active ingredients are slowly released from the capsules.
Safer for applicator to use due to lower exposure risk, slow release of active ingredient prolongs its effectiveness.
What are some Cons to Microcapsule Suspension (MS) Pestisides.
Variety of uses. Suitable when gradual delivery is needed.
Samll (micro) capsules of active ingredients are suspended in a liquid. The active ingredients are slowly released from the capsules.
Slow breakdown of capsules may leave pesticide in place at time of harvest or when workers need to access a crop or field. Bees may carry capsules back to hive. Visible residue.
