Pesticide composition and method of use
AssigneeLoveland Products, Inc.
InventorsChris Stickler, Randall Worthley
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Abstract
The invention provides pesticide compositions and methods of use. In particular, pesticide compositions comprises a photolabile pesticide and a UV absorbent.
Claims41
A pesticide composition comprising a photolabile pesticide and a UV protectant.
A pesticide composition comprising:
- a photolabile pesticide in the amount from about 0.1 to about 60 wt % of the total non-aqueous material;
- a UV protectant in the amount from about 1 to about 20 wt % of the total non-aqueous material;
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- optionally an additive comprising an emulsifier, an organic solvent, an adjuvant, or a mixture of two or more thereof, wherein the amount of the total additive ranges from about 35 to about 98 wt % of the total non-aqueous material.
A method for increasing the half-life of a photolabile pesticide when applied to a plant, said method comprising admixing the photolabile pesticide with a UV protectant.
A method for increasing the half-life of a photolabile pesticide, said method comprising admixing the photolabile pesticide with a photoprotectant that is capable of protecting the photolabile pesticide from light that degrades the photolabile pesticide.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.