Document Type
Other
Publication Date
7-1-2005
Keywords
pesticide, active ingredient, concentrate, small batches
Extension Number
ExEx 8154
Department
Plant Science
Description
Small hand-pump spray bottles of pesticide in a “readyto- use” dilution are commonly available as a convenience for consumers. Frequently they contain lower concentrations of pesticide than would be recommended for an agricultural use. This is a safety precaution because it is assumed that consumers may over-apply the product. Ready-to-use products may add convenience, but generally they are much more expensive than concentrated products based on the amount of active ingredient. Mixing your own dilutions from concentrated pesticides allows you to choose the concentration of active ingredient, often at a much lower price than pre-mixes.
Recommended Citation
Carlson, Gregg and Wilson, Jim, "Mixing Small Batches of Pesticide
from Concentrate
(based on percent active ingredient)" (2005). SDSU Extension Extra Archives. 357.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/extension_extra/357