Surfactants, aduvants and other crop protection products

Thinning agents, post-harvest biocides and more

 

Extenders, wetting agents, sticking agents and fogging agents are all adjuvants, which can be defined as a substance other than water, and not itself a pesticide, which enhances the effectiveness of the pesticide with which it is used.Adjuvants are used in all kinds of crops for many purposes, which include:

  • Armobreak, which improves the uptake of nitrogen at late dormancy in apples to induce even budbreak
  • Bond-Xtra, an organosilicone super-spreader, deposition/retention agent to enhance the spreading and foliage deposition and retention of fungicides, insecticides, plant growth regulators and nutrients.
  • Latron B-1956 surfactant, a general purpose wetting agent especially for use in horticulture.

 

An extensive range of adjuvants are available and our trained field and branch customer service representatives can help you select the best product for your purpose. We also recommend you check product use with your exporter, where applicable.

 

See our branch location page for contact details.

 

SURFACTANTS, ADUVANTS & OTHER PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTED EXCLUSIVELY BY FRUITFED SUPPLIES

 

Product

Formulation / web reference

Description

Armobreak

980 g/L of a fatty amine polymer

An uptake-enhancing penetrant adjuvant Used with certain nitrogen fertilisers to induce even bud-break in apples

 

Du-Wett Stainless

Alcohol ethoxylate plus polyalkylene compounds

A unique super-spreader for use in reduced water rates in combination with highly acid or alkaline-based products such as kiwifruit stain removal products and lime sulphur

 

Engulf

A polyether-modified trisiloxane

For use post-harvest to promote agrichemicals into difficult to penetrate situations such as cicada and passionvine hopper egg masses on kiwifruit vines

 

Filmstar

Proprietary blend of polymerised terpens and fatty alcohols

A sticking and extending agent to enhance weatherproofing of fungicides, insecticides, plant growth regulators and foliar fertilisers

 

Harvestcide-Gel

420g/kg bromo-chloro-dimethylhydantoin

A broad spectrum biocide for the control of post-harvest rot causing organisms and human pathogens in fruit and vegetable wash systems

 

KiwiLustre
 

Lactic acid and phosphate
www.solexin.co.nz

A pre-harvest water stain remover for use on kiwifruit

Latron B1956

Contains modified phatic glycerol alkyl resin and butyl alcohol
http://www.dowagro.com/nz/index.htm

A non-ionic resin-based surfactant to enhance the wetting, spreading and sticking properties of horticultural chemicals

LI-1000

Lecithin, methyl esters of fatty acids, and alcohol ethoxylate

 

An agricultural surfactant, penetrant and drift retardant

Oil Mate II

Polyether modified trisiloxane

An adjuvant to enhance the spreading properties of horticultural spraying oils on plant surfaces

 

Regulaid

Polyoxyethylenepolypropoxypropanol, Alkyl 2 – ethoxyethanol
Imported by Etec Crop Solutions
http://www.kalo.com/pdfs/../regulaid_sl.pdf

A non-ionic spreader-activator for use in improving the effectiveness of foliar-applied plant growth regulators or streptomycin applications. Provides superior wetting of the spray solution, uniform spray coverage and improved foliar penetration

Slikka

800g/L polyalkyleneoxide modified heptamethyltrisiloxane

 

A premium organosilicone surfactant

Surrender

500g/litre benzalkonium chloride
http://www.yates.co.nz/products/

A liquid formulation soluble concentrate to control moss, lichen, liverwort and algae in lawns, on roofs, cobblestones, tiles and other hard surfaces including terracotta pots. Also sold under license as Yates Surrender

 

Surround

Kaolin

A natural mineral-based sunscreen/anti-transpirant for the control of sunburn and heat stress in apple crops and vineyards

 

Zeba

 

www.zeba.com

Zeba soil amendments for more efficient water management