About Lesson
Wettable Power (WP):
- The insecticides in water are mixed with carriers that are capable of making a fine suspension in water.
- It contains 25-50% toxicants and the rest wetting or dispersing agents. ‘WP’ signifies the nature of this formulation.
Advantage
- It is easy to carry stored, measure and mix
- It is not absorbed through the skin
- Effective foliage treatment can be achieved
- It is relatively cheap per unit
Disadvantage
- There is risk of concentrated powder inhalation by the application
- Sinking of power in bottom of the spray tank is a problem and it require periodic agitation.