Protecting Pollinators: How Stik-Kote® with 3D-IPNS™ Technology Offers a Sustainable Solution to Pesticide Drift
Recent findings from the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have highlighted a pressing concern:
Pesticide drift is endangering pollinators, particularly bees.
Wind and water can carry chemical pesticides beyond their intended targets, leading to accumulation in bee-collected pollen and wax. This unintended exposure poses significant risks to bee health and, by extension, to global agriculture, given that over 80% of plants worldwide rely on insect pollination for fruit and seed production.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐭
Pesticide drift occurs when chemicals applied to crops are carried by wind or water to non-target areas. This not only reduces the effectiveness of pest control but also exposes beneficial insects, like bees, to harmful substances. The consequences are dire: a survey released in June 2023 estimated an annual loss of 40% of honeybee colonies in the U.S.
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐤-𝐊𝐨𝐭𝐞® 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟑𝐃-𝐈𝐏𝐍𝐒™ 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲
To address this challenge, 3D BioSciences has developed Stik-Kote®, a spray adjuvant formulated with innovative 3D-IPNS™ (Three-Dimensional Immobilizing Polymeric Net Structure) technology. This technology enhances the deposition and uniform coverage of insecticides, ensuring they remain on the target surfaces and reducing the likelihood of drift.
How 3D-IPNS™ works on Aphid
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐤-𝐊𝐨𝐭𝐞® 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬
Stik-Kote® modifies the exposure profile of insects, enhancing the bioavailability of active ingredients in insecticides. By forming a three-dimensional polymeric net on plant surfaces, it immobilizes the insecticide, preventing it from being carried away by environmental factors. This targeted approach not only improves pest control efficiency but also minimizes unintended exposure to non-target organisms, such as pollinators.
𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐤-𝐊𝐨𝐭𝐞®
- 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Ensures insecticides adhere to intended surfaces, reducing off-target drift.
- 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Minimizes exposure of beneficial insects to harmful chemicals.
- 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲: Enhances the performance of insecticides by increasing their bioavailability.
- 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 : Supports sustainable agricultural practices by reducing chemical runoff. The health of pollinators is integral to global food security. By adopting solutions like Stik-Kote®, agricultural producers can effectively manage pests while safeguarding essential pollinator populations.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
Discover how Stik-Kote® with 3D-IPNS™ technology can revolutionize your pest management strategy.
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐮𝐬 HERE to learn more and take a step towards more sustainable and effective agriculture.
