What is a characteristic of concentrates in pesticide formulation?

A characteristic of concentrates in pesticide formulation is that they contain a higher percentage of active ingredients. This means that concentrates are designed to be diluted before use, allowing for effective pesticide application while minimizing the volume of the product that must be transported and stored.

By having a higher concentration of active ingredients, these formulations are typically more potent, enabling them to control pests effectively with smaller application volumes. This high concentration is beneficial for users because it can lead to better performance in pest management. In addition, concentrates often allow for customization in application rates, allowing users to tailor the strength of the solution based on specific pest pressures and environmental conditions.

In contrast, options that suggest lower percentages of active ingredients, longer shelf life than other formulations, or being less hazardous do not accurately describe concentrates. Lower percentages would imply a dilution rather than concentration, shelf life can vary widely among different formulations regardless of concentration, and the relative hazard of a pesticide formulation depends on many factors beyond merely being a concentrate or not.