[Ric]

Dawn IS a non-ionic surfactant. Just don't use the anti-bacterial version.

Now I'm just a lowly homeowner here, but I use Dawn frequently in my hose end sprayer (which is pretty much the ONLY thing I use it for). It's pretty good by itself for spraying on aphids, spider mites and scale. I've also had luck with it breaking up the surface tension on shady soil, to let water drain where moss was causing problems.

I'm not sure it's the worst, but my wild garlic (they look a lot like scallions) are very waxy, and almost nothing spreads on their surface. I've used Dawn with 2,4D, but also bruise the plants first.

Rlitman

Nothing wrong with a hose end sprayer and dish soap. Be sure it is at least a 1% solution to be effective. 2% solution is the real bomb. Add a little 20-20-20 and you will have a great looking yard.

But don't forget the Soap advantage when used for GRUBS & Mole Crickets. No it isn't the latest Tree Hugger Grub Control. But it sure can help chemical Grub & Mole Cricket control work better. Just soak your Turf with Soap or detergent and you will drive Grubs and Mole Cricket to the surface where you can then apply Dylox at a lesser rate and get a more effective treatment.

Of Course TIMING is Every Thing.

 

[Ric]

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Research I am reading and have not tried, but will, is about Silicone Surfactants. The study suggest the silicone surfactants best for both Glyphosate and 2,4-D products, for up take by the Plant.

Now let me tell the whole story. The Study in fact is about Boom Wickers used in agriculture for economic weed control in all areas of Ag. Wicking booms can be driven over row crops just above them so the tall weeds are treated but not the crop. Pastures etc the same thing. Cows eat down the desire forage and the weeds standing above them are treated.

This is a very LOW volume application of a very high % AI solution. But still only a very very small amount of herbicide actually touches the weed. Therefore it needs all the help it can get to in to the weed.


BTW most Reseach by Fert Companies is for Agriculture. Therefore to stay ahead, Reading Agriculture reports is not a bad source of information.



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