AbstractSeveral physicochemical factors which can influence the interactions between pest and pesticide are described. These relate mainly to the pesticides partition, reaction and diffusion processes. The combination of diffusion and partition processes in controlled release formulations is examined in some detail via theoretical consideration of encapsulated material. Extensive control of release can be obtained this way with the release time ranging from minutes to years. The advantages and disadvantages of controlled release are discussed and the relevance of theoretical considerations of this type to commercial objectives is touched upon.
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