Abstract: The present invention comprises a seed treatment applied to and bound to the seed in such a way as to reasonably maintain its activity, usually over a period of time and over a given space around the seed. To accomplish these objectives, the seed treatment has been prepared and constructed in such a way as to be released in a generally predictable manner. Previous seed treatment formulations have not employed micro-emulsion platforms to safely deliver active ingredients to the seed surface whereas the present invention provides means to use a micro-emulsion platform to obtain the objectives of the seed treatment.

Abstract: Many pesticide, insecticide or fertilizer-type formulations prove beneficial when applied to a seed prior to planting. However, when mixing multiple formulations simultaneously in a custom blend, problems arise regarding the viscosity and stability of the blend that result in inadequate handling, coverage and stability. Further, dusting off of certain pesticides must be minimized. The present invention comprises the addition of specific surfactants to the custom blend formulation to manage viscosity, thus improving pumpability, seed coverage, and stability of custom blends while reducing seed dust off.