Pesticide products or pesticide spray mixtures sometimes need a little help, and these help come in the form of adjuvants. Add them to the mixture to limit pesticide problems and get more effective products. Because they do not have pesticide-like properties, they do not need to be registered with the US Environmental Protection Agency. In addition, most states do not regulate their distribution.

There are many options for adjuvants, making selection a difficult task. Knowing what they do is always a good start.

The first thing to know is that adjuvants come in two forms:

-Formulation aids are already part of pesticide products

-Add spray aid to the spray can

Since the manufacturer decides what adjuvant to put in the product, the next part will introduce the spray adjuvant.

Spray adjuvant category

Each adjuvant has specific functions, including spreading, sticking, buffering, dispersing, emulsifying and wetting. Some can reduce foam, spray drift, volatilization and evaporation. The function just mentioned cannot be performed by only one adjuvant, so you usually need to combine to produce the desired result.

Spray adjuvants can be divided into two categories:

Activator adjuvant

These improve the function of pesticides. They usually contribute to better absorption. Nitrogen-based fertilizers, oils and surfactants fall into this category.

Adjuvant for special purpose

These fix problems with specific products, making them better. Buffering and conditioning agents, compatibilizers, defoamers, drift control agents and deposition agents fall into this category. All of these change the physical properties of spray products. Colorants, foam marks, tank cleaners and suspending agents all reduce application problems.

Choose the right adjuvant

First, you need to know what you want from the product. From there you can list potential adjuvant options, and then narrow your selection based on preferences or any other factors.

Most importantly, you need to consider more things:

-Read pesticide labels

Adjuvant for agricultural or horticultural purposes

-Adhere to reputable brands or distributors

Another important thing to remember about adjuvants is that they should be used in accordance with the instructions on the label. An adjuvant can perform multiple functions, but it cannot solve every problem related to pesticide products. Sometimes it is not even necessary to use them-try to give pesticides a chance before considering adding additives.

Knowledge is important when adding adjuvants to products. You must understand the role of specific pesticides before you can add certain pesticides to make it better. Knowing exactly the role of adjuvant can help you find the perfect combination to improve pesticide products. It is important to be informed, knowing the pests to be treated, the place where the spray is to be sprayed and the equipment to be used will help you choose the right adjuvant.

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