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Yes. But going back to my original question, it was in response to the statement that there are "almost unbelievably benign" pesticides with regard to human and
by unclebucknasty 12y ago
Yes. But going back to my original question, it was in response to the statement that there are "almost unbelievably benign" pesticides with regard to human and environmental impact.
So, while there was also an implication that we're talking about pesticides that might see practical use, I'm really not even holding out that requirement. I'm just inquiring into the names of those pesticides that are benign to both humans and the environment.
- ramblingrain 12y agoI replied a few levels up mentioning kaolin spray (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaolin_spray http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaolin_spray). For more information about 'particle films' (like kaolin spray) see this document. There are numerous compounds mentioned and very interesting references too. These techniques also can be mixed with conventional pesticides and achieve the same efficacy as pure pesticide. Particle Films: A New Technology for Agriculture - http://blog.meyvelitepe.org/images/Book_Chapter_Particle_Film_Technolgy.pdf http://blog.meyvelitepe.org/images/Book_Chapter_Particle_Fil... "At the present time, a commercial particle film material, Surround crop protectant, is being used in about 90% of the Pacific Northwest pear market for the early season control of pear psylla and approximately 20% of the Washington State apple market to reduce sunburn damage."