Controlled release formulations (CRFs) have, therefore, been developed,
and encapsulation technology is one way to prepare CRF. Encapsulation
is such a technology which allows active ingredients to be
physically enveloped into protective matrix. CRFs through encapsulation
have such several appealing features as increasing the insecticidal
efficacy of pesticides and having the important potential in reducing
the use as well as the impact of traditional pesticides on environment
and non-target organisms