It All Starts With the Tank Mix
Two primary considerations when tank mixing herbicides — mix all ingredients in the proper order, and make sure you are combining products that are compatible when applied to the target weeds in crop.
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Follow the simple W.A.L.E.S. method to make sure all components of the mix are added in this recommended order:
- W - Wetable powders (all dry ingredients) are added first to sprayer tank water
- A - Agitate thoroughly to ensure proper mixing
- L - Liquid flowables and suspensions are next
- E - Emulsifiers and concentrate formulations
- S - Surfactant solutions are added las
- Make sure all active ingredients included in the tank mix are compatible. Each herbicide triggers a metabolic reaction inside the plant and depending on the chemistry, they can trigger mixed signals which are actually antagonistic, reducing the effectiveness of weed control measures and may even be harmful to the crop. Always read product labels for details on tank mixing directions.