Methods of reducing phytotoxicity of a pesticide

摘要

The present invention provides novel methods of applying pesticides to control pests with reduced phytotoxicity effects. The method comprises applying pesticides as micro-droplets in a low volume but high concentration.

主权项

1. A method of reducing a phytotoxic effect of a pesticide, comprising:
applying a spray mixture in an amount of 10 to 200 L/ha to a plant, wherein the spray mixture comprises the pesticide; wherein the pesticide comprises:
(a) one or more surfactants in a concentration of 10% to 35%, based on a weight of the pesticide; and(b) one or more high terpene containing oils in a concentration of 6% to 35%, based on the weight of the pesticide; wherein a concentration of the pesticide is between 2% to 30%, based on a volume of the spray mixture; and wherein the spray mixture is applied in a form of micro-droplets having a volume median diameter of 60 μm to 280 μm, whereby a phytotoxic effect of applying the spray mixture comprising the pesticide to the plant is reduced.