Surfactant Selection Guide
In the ever-evolving field of pesticides, achieving optimal pesticide performance is paramount for both yield maximization and resource conservation. As we venture into a comparative exploration of various surfactant herbicides, we unveil not only the distinct advantages they bring to herbicide applications but also the cost-effectiveness and environmental considerations associated with each.
NOVITA 90
Economically used in all applications. Improves the wetting and spreading of spray on leaf, stem, or insect surfaces. The standard 90/10 surfactant.
Usage Rate : ½ pt. – 2 qt. / 100 gallons | 1 pt. – 2 qt. / acre
Category : Non-ionic
Comparable Products:
- Helena Induce
- Wilbur Ellis R-II
- Winfield Activate Plus
- Loveland Activator 90
- ◻️ Quick wetting and uniform coverage
- ◻️ Increases absorption and translocation
- ◻️ Enhances spray deposition
- ◻️ Low foaming properties
NOVITA COC
Blend of heavy range, paraffin-based petroleum oil and nonionic emulsifiers. Designed to increase the efficiency of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators. It's best use is in corn.
Usage Rate : ½ pt. – 2 qt. / 100 gallons | 1 pt. – 2 qt. / acre
Category : Non-ionic
Comparable Products:
- Helena Agri-dex
- Wilbur Ellis Mor-act Crop Oil
- Winfield Prime Oil
- Loveland Herbimax
- ◻️ Improves cuticle penetration
- ◻️ Improves coverage and canopy deposition
- ◻️ Reduces volatization and evaporation
NOVITA AMS-A PLUS
Easy to use blend of Ammonia sulfate, non-ionic surfactant, defoaming agent and drift reduction solution formulated for use with pesticides negatively affected by hard water. Generic form of Synergize.
Usage Rate : 1 – 2 qt. / 100 gallons
Category : Adjuvant and Surfactant
Comparable Products:
- Helena Strikezone
- Wilbur Ellis Cayuse Plus
- Winfield Class Act WG
- Loveland Surfate
- Farmers Value AMS-All Plus
- Drexel AMS-All
- ◻️ Contains ammonia ions for enhanced pesticide absorption
- ◻️ Drift control and defoamer
- ◻️ Contains 3.4 pounds of AMS per gallon
CECURE
Cecure contains a distinct, high-quality combination of methylated soybean oil and organosilicone surfactant. The oil is a superior penetrant that aids certain pesticides in moving through the waxy cuticle of plants and leaves for greater efficiency. Best for use in turf and aquatics.
Usage Rate : 1 – 2 pt. / 100 gallons
Category : Organosilicon
- ◻️ Added drift control
- ◻️ Rainfast in minutes
- ◻️ Increased spreading ability of spray droplets
- ◻️ Approved for aquatics