Mixing plant protection productshas economic advantages, extending the range of action of one treatment. Thanks to mixing, we save time and perform less spraying. However, you cannot do it arbitrarily! Learn the basicrules for mixing plant protection productsand download theplant protection product mixing table , which will tell you which sprays can be safely mixed with each other. Stick to these rules and plant diseases and pests won't stand a chance in your garden!
Which plant protection products can be mixed?
Rules for mixing plant protection products
Mixing plant protection products should be carried out in accordance with the following rules:
- It is imperative to follow the he alth and safety rules in the garden, including we proceed to prepare the mixture of plant protection products equipped with personal protective equipment,
- It is very important to first check the effect of the mixture of protection agentsprepared in accordance with plant protection recommendations or with the label for the use of preparations and prepare it immediately before use, so that no undesirable chemical reactions occur, resulting from long-term storage of the solution,
- For the preparation of the mixture of protective agents, we useingredients in the right proportions and only when the terms of combating harmful organisms coincide,
- Water for the experiment is taken from the same source so that it has comparable features and temperature,
- Bees' flights on plants should be taken into account and if they occur, do not perform the treatment,
- The mixture of plant protection products should be prepared in the correct orderaccording to their formulation: first suspensions, then emulsions, and finally solutions. The order is given in the table below.
Caution!Even well-known plant protection products that have been mixed under unfavorable environmental, climatic or technical conditions may cause negative effects, e.g. permanent damage to plants and reduction of yield.
Mixing plant protection products
"Mixing plant protection productsstart by pouring the agents in a specific sequence and vigorously stirring the solution, creating conditions similar to those in the sprayer tank.
Mix for a few minutes, turning container about 30 times. When mixing plant protection productsobserve whether the solution is clear or foam is formed, then check the pH of the solution - preferably it should be 7.0.
Then let the solution stand aside and after approx. 30 minutes, we check whether there has been any delamination, heterogeneity, whether there has been unacceptable sediment, flocs, deposits and whether there has been any weighing. If the solution does not foam, does not delaminate, etc., it can be assumed that the mixture is physically safe for spraying.
Which plant protection products can be mixed with each othershows the table below. "
Download the print version: Plant Protection Agents Mixing Table (PDF)
I hope this table will be useful to you: -)
Good to know!Ready-made mixtures of insecticidal and fungicidal agents are available for sale.An example of such a measure is Substral flowers 2in1 for comprehensive protection of ornamental plants. By choosing this preparation, you will avoid the need to mix plant protection products yourself.
MSc Eng. Joanna Białowąs
