ABSTRACT
Pesticides include a wide range of chemical compounds of different chemical formulations intended to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate any pest. Chemical formulations of pesticide include an active ingredient and an inert ingredient. An active ingredient is the chemical substance, which averts, wipes out, resists, or alleviates a pest, or is a plant regulator, defoliant, and dessicant or nitrogen stabilizer. Inert ingredients are generally the components that are important for product performance and usability. These include substances like common food commodities, such as edible oils, spices, herbs, and some natural materials like beeswax and cellulose. The inert component of the pesticide formulation acts as a solvent to help in the penetration of active ingredients into the plant parts. It also functions in preventing foam formation, extends product shelf life, improves safety for the user, and prevents photodegradation.
