Contrasting chemical, physical and environmental characteristics of alpha and beta endosulfan to formulate an endosulfan with lower environmental risk

摘要

Contrasting chemical, physical and environmental characteristics of alpha and beta endosulfan appear to provide an opportunity to formulate an effective endosulfan formulation with lower risk to the environment. Accordingly, a method for controlling or reducing pest numbers in an area affected or likely to be affected by pests is described. The method comprising applying to the area an endosulfan formulation, the formulation comprising beta endosulfan and alpha endosulfan, wherein the ratio of beta to alpha endosulfan in the formulation is at least 3.5:6.5 w/w.