Botanical pesticides are effective against a broad spectrum of pests, providing quick control and kill. One concern for PMPs, however, is the length of the residual protection. Like conventional pesticides, botanical pesticides are affected by environmental conditions such as UV, heat, humidity, and rain. Rockwell’s Eco Extend Spray Adjuvant was specifically formulated to help extend the residual effectiveness of botanical pesticides and other water-based and/or water-diluted pesticides as well.
Adjuvants can be added to pesticide products to enhance their performance and the physical properties of the spray. They are commonly used in the agriculture and turf and ornamental markets. There are different adjuvants that perform unique functions involving the mixing and application of pesticides. They can affect how a pest control product emulsifies, spreads, sticks, wets, and disperses. Adjuvants can also help to reduce evaporation, spray drift, foaming, and volatilization. They can be added to a pesticide during its formulation or mixed with a pesticide before being applied.
Adjuvants are beneficial to PMPs because they help to minimize spray application challenges and help to increase pesticide effectiveness. Eco Extend Spray Adjuvant is a proprietary nonionic surfactant that can improve pesticide applications and longevity. It provides several advantages including:
Eco Extend is easy to use with simple mixing instructions. Fill the tank/reservoir about halfway with water and add Eco Extend with mixing, followed by the pesticide concentrate. Then, add the remaining water and mix. If the pesticide mixing instructions differ, then follow the pesticide instructions. It is recommended to do a small volume mixing test with the pesticide to ensure compatibility. Apply the finished solution as directed on the label of the pesticide.
Eco Extend was specifically formulated for blending with botanical pesticides such as Rockwell’s EcoVia EC Emulsifiable Concentrate and EcoVia MT Mosquito & Tick Control botanical concentrate. It may also be used with other water-based and/or water-diluted pesticides. Eco Extend helps to extend the residual protection of both botanical and conventional pesticides, making it ideal for PMPs providing quarterly service treatments since the improved residual activity will help to control pests in between the scheduled service visits.
Because botanical and conventional pesticides are affected by environmental conditions, it is important to find a solution that will help counteract these adverse effects to reduce callbacks and ensure customer satisfaction. Rockwell’s Eco Extend Spray Adjuvant can help to extend the residual effectiveness and enhance the performance of botanical pesticides. For PMPs, this will mean fewer callbacks and increased customer satisfaction.