I am considering using household dishwashing detergent as a wetting agent
for a herbicide. I am hoping it will allow a finer spray and help prevent
the solution from beading up and rolling off of the leaves. Is this likely
to work?

Charles P Lamb wrote:
I am considering using household dishwashing detergent as a wetting agent
for a herbicide. I am hoping it will allow a finer spray and help prevent
the solution from beading up and rolling off of the leaves. Is this likely
to work?

Manufacturers spend a lot of time formulating these products for
correct application. You're better off just following their
instructions.
Frank

Charles P Lamb wrote:
I am considering using household dishwashing detergent as a wetting agent
for a herbicide. I am hoping it will allow a finer spray and help prevent
the solution from beading up and rolling off of the leaves. Is this likely
to work?

I use it and it works, especially on clover which sheds the herbicide
almost immediately.
They used to make a wetting agent that was meant to be mixed with
herbicides. I remember it was a small bottle (about 3 oz.) containing a
dark brown liquid that looked like overused motor oil. I couldn't find
it anymore on the shelves.

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"Charles P Lamb" wrote:
I am considering using household dishwashing detergent as a wetting agent
for a herbicide. I am hoping it will allow a finer spray and help
prevent the solution from beading up and rolling off of the leaves. Is
this likely to work?

Yes.

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Steveo wrote:
"Charles P Lamb" wrote:
I am considering using household dishwashing detergent as a wetting agent
for a herbicide. I am hoping it will allow a finer spray and help
prevent the solution from beading up and rolling off of the leaves. Is
this likely to work?

Yes.

And they still make the commercial products designed for the same use
too. Any good lawn/garden center or agri supply should have it.




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Steveo wrote:
"Charles P Lamb" wrote:
I am considering using household dishwashing detergent as a wetting agent
for a herbicide. I am hoping it will allow a finer spray and help
prevent the solution from beading up and rolling off of the leaves. Is
this likely to work?

Yes.

And they still make the commercial products designed for the same use
too. Any good lawn/garden center or agri supply should have it.




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