Understanding Spray Oil Quality
22.09.14
This technical data sheet provides an overview of the key factors influencing spray oil quality.
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Adjuvant selection for Summer weed spraying
12.11.14
- Droplet survival on leaf surfaces is a key determinant of herbicide efficacy
- ANTIEVAP® and ENHANCE® improve droplet survival and final herbicide efficacy
- ANTIEVAP® and ENHANCE® have been proven superior to LI700 in Triclopyr, Glyphosate & LVE mixes for melon control.
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Knockdown Control of Difficult Weeds – Fleabane, Melons & Grasses
01.04.15
During the summer of 2014/15, SACOA set out to find the best herbicide and adjuvant combinations for controlling difficult weeds using in-field efficacy trials.
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Early Post One-Pass Solutions
21.05.15
- Alternative adjuvants provided no advantages but did cause mixing and nozzle blocking issues, particularly under cold conditions.
- Generally mineral oils, such as ENHANCE®, proved more efficacious on mixed populations of grass and broadleaves, whilst methylated seed oils, such as PLANTOCROP®, proved more efficacious on grass weed populations.
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Using SACOA Horticultural Oils on Fruit Trees
07.08.15
-Target correct pest and tree stage.
- Ensure thorough coverage and penetration of canopy to reach the target.
- Consider whether to use dormant or foliar applications.
- SACOA’s products use premium, highly refined isoparraffins which exclude some of the aromatics without affecting their effectiveness against mite pests.
- Ensure correct mixing practices.
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Application Tips For Control of Aphids in Canola
13.08.15
Recent outbreaks of aphids in WA canola have seen growers looking for alternatives to traditional insecticides, which can be harsh on beneficials and rapidly develop resistance. BIOPEST® has been proven with independent replicated field work to provide cost effective control of cabbage and turnip aphid as well as green...
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