Co-Authors:
Gan-Mor, S., Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Research Organization, Bet Dagan, Israel
Palevsky, E., Entomology Department, Agricultural Research Organization, Newe-ya'Ar Research Center, Ramat Yishay, Israel
Matthews, G.A., International Pesticide Application Research Centre, Imperial College, Silwood Park, Ascot, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Abstract:
Many types of application systems are needed to meet the individual application requirements of commercially available biopesticides, because a wide variety of products are involved. Commercial use of low-toxicity biopesticides can be accomplished by means of very uniform spraying; it possibly could be increased by the use of improved systems such as air-assisted spraying in conjunction with electrostatic technologies. Effective technologies for deposition of granular formulations utilize air assistance and accurate feeding systems. Special equipment is used for spreading small living organisms, such as predators. Many biopesticide products that exhibit good control capabilities in laboratories or small-scale tests have not successfully been scaled up for full-scale field use. Effective application of the new biological control agents will necessitate development of new equipment, technologies, and formulations. © 2014 Springer India. All rights reserved.