Pesticides with the same ingredients have different effects from different manufacturers, and auxiliaries play a big role in this. Organic silicon is a commonly used auxiliary agent in pesticides. Adding organic silicon to pesticides such as insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides can Improve drug efficacy. However, when using organic silicon, you should be careful about some pesticides. Using organic silicon may cause phytotoxicity on some crops, and the gain may outweigh the loss. 1. Advantages of silicone
Some common additives have the following advantages, including good ductility and permeability. The ductility allows the liquid to spread quickly on the leaves or insect surfaces, increasing the contact area between the liquid and crops, weeds, and insects, thereby improving the effects of disease treatment, insecticide, and weeding. Permeability can also promote the penetration of systemic chemicals through stomata and quickly act on the plant body, thereby improving the resistance to rainwater erosion, reducing the use of pesticides and water per unit area, reducing the waste of pesticides, and reducing the impact of pesticides on the environment. and residues on agricultural products, saving time, labor and medicine.
2. Disadvantages of silicone
Silicone can improve the efficacy of medicine, but it has a strong destructive effect on the waxy layer of plant leaves. It will cause the cuticle of the leaf epidermal cells to decompose, thereby reducing the plant's resistance to the external environment and easily causing damage to plant cells. . In addition, in high-temperature environments or when the wax layer of the crop itself is relatively thin, adding organic silicon can easily cause phytotoxicity, so not every crop is suitable for organic silicon as an additive. In addition, high-temperature environments should be avoided when using organic silicon.
3. Things to note when using silicone
When using silicone, in addition to avoiding high temperatures, you should also use it strictly according to the instructions. Do not increase the concentration at will to avoid causing phytotoxicity. When using silicone, generally first pour half a bucket of water into the container, then pour in the silicone, mix evenly, then pour in the required chemicals, then add water and mix evenly.
Although silicone can improve the efficacy of pesticides, improper use can easily cause phytotoxicity, so be careful when using it and pay attention to the crops used and the environment where pesticides are applied.