SPONTANEOUSLY WATER DISPERSIBLE CARRIER FOR PESTICIDES

摘要

This invention relates to natural diatomaceous earth granule compositions which can be broadcast spread on the soil to deliver a pesticide. Granules retain their physical integrity when spread, and have the unique property to spontaneously disperse when irrigation water is applied or rainfall hits the particle. Upon wetting, the particle disperses (blooms) to cover the soil surface. This bloom can cover an area many times the external surface of the particle. The granules have high loadings of natural diatomaceous earth, i.e., from about 35 to about 95 weight percent and contain from about 5 to about 40 weight percent of a surfactant system which exhibits excellent dispersing; rewetting and binding properties. Bioactive compounds can be loaded at up to 60 weight percent of the granule. Bioactive compounds may be formulated products or technical grades and may be homogeneously distributed throughout the granule or spray impregnated onto the granule.