Insecticides are more popular because of the huge market
for the product. It is used to terminate harmful mosquitoes, cockroaches,
terminates and bugs.
Farmers use herbicides to control the prevalent of plant
eating worms and insects. Without pesticides they can lose their entire
plantation during an infestation.
Broader uses for pesticides are animal repellent, growth
inhibitors, sanitizers and disinfectants. The market for pesticide has trebled
in recent times making the business very viable.
America is one of the leading users of pesticide
estimating over 1.7 billion kilograms used yearly. The pesticide manufacturing
business is highly regulated and requires lots of licenses and certification.
How to
Start a Pesticide Business
Wholesale
and Retail
You need to have a product before launching your
enterprise. There are two ways to approach pesticide business either buy
ready made products or manufacture your own.
Retailing ready-made pesticides is easy buy the product
from manufacturers and sell. Manufacturers of such products have already
invested heavily in marketing so your job is made easier.
You need to network with manufacturers or wholesalers.
Lease a storage space that has a shop or administrative building. The major
cost is buying the pesticides and storage. Others are transportation and labor
costs.
To start as a retailer register your business and network
with suppliers. Locate your business in an urban area that regularly uses your
product of choice. You need moderate funds to start a pesticide retailer business
Pesticide
Manufacturing Business
You need to know how to create a winning formula and
manufacture the product. This business model is capital intensive requiring
lots of funding.
The money goes into research, implementation,
manufacturing equipment and labor costs.
After lots of testing and experimentation your product still needs to
pass environmental protection laws.
Other regulatory bodies are national agency for food and drugs,
pest management regulatory agency and other regulatory bodies.
How to
Produce your Pesticide
Pesticides contain different active ingredients distilled
from either natural or synthetic substances. Substances found in different
pesticides include bromine, sulfur, phosphorous and chlorine.
Others are petroleum distillate substances and
emulsifiers. Pesticides come in liquid or powdery substances.
How to Produce Pesticides
You need a highly trained chemist to help you formulate
your pesticide. The process of manufacturing pesticides starts with
synthesizing the active ingredient and formulation. Then the compound is
processed into either liquid or powdery substance.
Synthesize
the Pesticide
The process is very complex hazardous and dangerous to a
novice. Only a qualified chemist should carry out this process.
The process needs a sterile laboratory, protective gear
and specialized equipment. The basic procedure involves altering organic
molecules and specific agents including catalysts. Once the active agent is
reached it is sent to a formulator.
Formulators
A formulator’s job is to mix and measure proportions with
carries into liquid or powder. The formulation is usually concentrated for easy
shipping, containment and handling.
Protective
Wear
The substances used in pesticides are toxic and dangerous
to humans. You need protective gear such as aprons, gloves, eye goggles, masks,
and rubber boots. Store neutralizing substances and use quality equipment in
your laboratory.
Production
If you have an automated production plant the complete
formula is diluted and canned. The pesticides is either canned or put in
plastic bags
Quality
Control
Pesticides are toxic substances and have impact on our
environment. There are strict laws binding pesticide manufacturers.
Quality control provision cover emulsified density,
synthetic substances, particle size and PH level. To pass certification the
pesticide must be declared stable, good shelf life, very low toxicity or not
harmful to the environment.
The product is expected to have a legible label and warnings
including indication of usage. The regulatory organizations will study your
active ingredients, formulation and packaging to see if it conforms to their
regulations.
Branding
and Marketing
All pesticide products are to be properly labeled and
branded. Information on the packaging are instructions, warnings and
manufacturers address.
Others are government approval numbers including
manufacture and expiration dates. The type of pesticide dictates your market
base.
Herbicides are targeted at farmers while bug sprays home
owners. Since your product is new in the market you need lots of marketing to
compete with established names.
Use both electronic and print media to reach potential
customers. You can offer free samples to customers and use competitive pricing
or discounts.
Since pesticide manufacturing requires huge investment
seek bank loans. Join manufacturers associations and organizations affiliated
to your business.
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