Agricultural
Nano
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Slow pesticide realising nanotechnology solution as greenhouse cover film.
PREVENTING EXCESSIVE USE OF INSECTICIDES
Pesticides are currently irreplaceable components of industrial agriculture despite their toxic hazards. Only 0.1% of the pesticides applied in an agricultural area reach the target, while the excess amount results in loss of biodiversity and decrease in invaluable species, water and soil pollution, development of pesticide resistance in plants, and numerous other public health risks.
RESIDUES IN FOOD
Pesticide applications to crops result in varying levels of residues remaining in, or on, our food. Since residues can be contained within the entire piece of produce rather than just on the surface, peeling or washing fruit and vegetables before eating is often not enough to prevent exposure to pesticides.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Pesticides cause biodiversity loss in soil. They seep into soil and reach to groundwater, nearby streams and rivers. Pesticides applied by spraying are carried on the wind, into non-agricultural areas.
STORAGE OF PESTICIDES
Pesticide storage poses several public health and environmental problems including formation of persistent organic pollutants, deterioration to toxic products, and leaking from open or damaged containers.
PESTICIDES: THE SILENT THREAT TO HEALTH, NATURE AND SAFETY
What is INSEASE Technology?
Our patented process involves the loading of naturally occurring nanotubes with the active ingredient which is then extruded into polymeric greenhouse films. The films slowly release the active ingredient at just the right levels to repel insects effectively without harming the crops or the environment. INSEASE is the perfect alternative to traditional insecticides with its sustained-release formula, proven to keep pests at bay. Get INSEASE for your next crop today!
RESULTS
Insecticide-loaded natural nanotubes are successfully incorporated into LLDPE films without deteriorating the mechanical properties.
Bioassays of the prepared films confirm that the lethal dose for DM-HNT-Loaded LLDPE films are 1.85×105 g/cm2.
Insecticidal activities of nanocomposite films are proven to be effective against mature aphids and nymphs.
Nanocomposite films exhibit sustained release function of the active agent for 60 days.
Contact Us
If you would like to learn more about INSEASE, please contact us on info@ant-systems.com