Abstract: A granular carrier material and process for producing same adapted for use with pesticides. A cake is formed of an intimate mixture of 97-80% by weight attapulgite and 3-20% by weight perlite, the attapulgite and perlite being capable of passing through a 150 ASTM mesh screen. The cake is then heated to a temperature of 450.degree.-780.degree. C. and is broken to form a granular solid.