Adjuvants

Generation®

100% Active Super Surfactant

GENERATION is an exciting blend of next generation Super Surfactants based on Organo-Modified Siloxane technology. This technological advance allows Generation to perform far beyond the capabilities of conventional surfactants and spreader stickers. This new chemistry is highly effective wetting out hydrophobic surfaces and has enhanced ability to lower surface tension and contact angles of spray droplets.

Power Pack Herbicides

Plant stomata are the microscopic pores in the leaf surface through which water, oxygen and C02 gain entry. With the addition of GENERATION, droplet size and contact angles become ideal for rapid foliar absorption by the plant stomata, and are quickly translocated for more effective weed control.

Super Charged Wetting Agent

Generation’s efficacy in herbicide enhancement can be utilized for non-chemical wetting applications. Stomatal wetting ensures more even and effective wetting out of dry spots, allows for faster and deeper penetration into soil structure, and promotes larger, deeper and healthier root systems.

Compatibility

GENERATION may be used with most wettable powders, emulsion concentrates, or soluble formulations of most herbicides/pesticides

Application

With Herbicides, Fungicides And Insecticides
Add GENERATION to the spray tank at the rate of 4 to 6 ounces per 100 gallons of spray solution.

For Use as a Soil and Turf Wetter
Greens and Tees: Apply early in the season to improve water penetration, absorption and retention at the rate of 8 to 12 ounces of GENERATION per 50 gallons of water per acre. Reapply at 2 week intervals during the warm weather months.

FairwayS and Athletic Fields
Apply GENERATION at the rate of 16 to 24 ounces in 50 gallons of water to treat 1 acre.


Generation CG          

15% Active Dry Green Grade Super Surfactant

A dry greens grade impregnation of Generation  on a dustless recycled inert carrier. No burn potential using this method even in hot, dry climates.

Directions For Use


Greens and Tees
Spread 5 lbs. per 1,000 square feet to dry turf anytime. Reapply monthly as needed. Irrigate thoroughly.

Fairways and Athletic Fields
Spread 100 lbs. per acre in mid to late spring. Repeat applications at half rate if needed.

Hot Spots
Apply at the rate of 1.5 lbs. per 1,000 square feet weekly until problem is cured. Irrigate thoroughly.


Quadra-Tek

Extended Control Soil Wetter and LDS Control

Quadra-Tek is an extended control soil wetter based on Brandt’s multi-phase technology.  Quadra-Tek is a 100 percent active blend of unique soil wetters each with a distinctive wetting and release pattern.  Formulated from only the highest grade surface active agents, and based on both linear alcohol and siloxane technologies, QUADRA-TEK is designed to control Localized Dry Spot (LDS) by providing complete and uniform wetting of the soil.

When used as directed, QUADRA-TEK provides thorough wetting and spreading both laterally and vertically over 3 different time phases: immediate, 2-3 weeks, and 6-8 weeks. QUADRA-TEK outperforms conventional wetting agents by addressing the unique characteristics of hydrophobic soils. QUADRA-TEK goes beyond aiding water flow through limited vertical pores, caused by water repellent soil particles. While other wetting agents simply allow more water to penetrate through the available pores, showing some temporary relief of symptoms, QUADRA-TEK infiltrates the entire soil profile, using its unique molecular penetration effect, allowing the product to move both vertically and horizontally.

As the product moves through the soil, the remaining components both wet and coat the soil particles ensuring the most complete soil wetting available.

  • Non-ionic, non-toxic
  • Complete, uniform soil wetting
  • Infiltrates both vertically and horizontally
  • Non-hydrophobic, non-phytotoxic

Directions For Use

Spray Control (Soil Wetting and LDS Control)
3 week control/Apply 3-4 oz. per 1000 sq. ft.
6 week control/Apply 6-8 oz. per 1000 sq. ft.
For best results apply in 2 gallons water per 1000 sq. ft. and irrigate lightly after application with at least one rotation of the sprinkler heads. If unable to do so immediately, irrigate before next mowing.
When using higher rate, irrigate for 5 minutes after application for best results. Pre-wetting turf can also aid in the mobility of the product.

Soil composition and agronomic conditions such as extreme heat, low humidity, and prolonged windy conditions can affect the length of control and therefore timing between applications. Under severe conditions, more frequent applications at the lower rates are recommended, at 2-3 week intervals, until the turf, soil and agronomic conditions improve.  If first application is for curative control of severe LDS, use 6-8 oz. rate, followed by the 3-4 oz. rate, 3 weeks later.

Preventative
To help prevent LDS and hydrophobic conditions, it is recommended to use 4 oz. per 1000 square feet once per month from Autumn to Spring.

Maintenance
For problematic soils, it is recommended to use 1.5 -2 oz. per 1000 square feet per week.

Top Dress Applications
After completing top dressing, spray 2 oz. diluted in 1-2 gallons of water per 1000 square feet over the area top dressed. Water lightly to insure even water movement.


Sil-Tek™

Penetrant ,  Wetting Agent,  Moisture Manager

Sil-Tek is a concentrated proprietary blend of high and medium solubility, non-ionic surface active agents blended with Siloxane, the revolutionary silicone surfactant. Sil-Tek is highly active, non-toxic, non-hydrophobic, and virtually no phytotoxic potential. Sil-Tek may be used in TURF, HORTICULTURE, LANDSCAPE, and AGRICULTURAL applications.

Soil Wetter

Allows for uniform water infiltration throughout the soil profile. Eliminates water repellency (hydrophobicity) in the soil and quickly relieves plant stress due to the inability of water to infiltrate the root zone. Sil-Tek improves soil hydration capabilities, eliminates localized dry spots and turf stress on hills, slopes, and bunker faces. Sil-Tek also helps to move heavy rains off the playing surface, and improves the overall turf quality. Reduces surface evaporation and run off by thoroughly wetting soils through.

Soil Penetrant-

Improves the ability of rainfall, irrigation or spray to easily penetrate the soil surface though thatch layers and into the root zone. Sil-Tek evenly distributes applied chemical products throughout the soil. Applied through the irrigation system, Sil-Tek infiltrates the water molecules for easy surface penetration and even distribution. Sil-Tek reduces the necessary amount of water applied per cycle and improves plant health, drainage, and aeration.

Moisture Management

Sil-Tek helps plants to maintain adequate moisture due to the unique formulation of both high and medium solubility components. Sil-Tek allows excessive moisture to flow through the soil, while maintaining sufficient moisture at the plant roots. Sil-Tek provides proper wetting and drainage conditions in soil-less media, and eliminates water repellency in potting mixes utilizing bark and peat.

Sil-Tek can be applied by boom sprayer, hand sprayer, hose end applicator, fertigation, or injector.


Silex

100% Silicone Surfactant
Silex is a superior 100% active organosilicone surfactant developed for water-based herbicides and pesticides in agriculture, horticulture, industrial, turf and forestry applications. Silex is designed for quick spreading and wetting, uniform droplet distribution and absorption on leaf and stem surfaces. Silex may be used with most pesticides and fertilizer products. Care must be taken in treating sensitive crops during periods when plants are subjected to drought stress, high temperatures, and high humidity. The use of Silex in some cases may allow the use of the lowest labeled rate at the lowest recommended surfactant level.

With Herbicides
Apply 6-13 ounces per 100 gallons of spray solution.

With Defoliants
Apply 6-13 ounces per 100 gallons of spray solution.

With Micronutrients
Apply 4-8 ounces per 100 gallons of spray solution.

With Insecticides and Fungicides
Apply 4-8 ounces per 100 gallons of spray solution.

Aerial Applications
Apply 12-16 ounces per 100 gallons of spray.

Soil Wetting- Golf Course Greens and Tees
Apply at a concentration of 0.1% v/v or use the Spray Rate Chart below. Repeat as needed to overcome hydrophobic soil condition. Irrigation is not needed, but will help incorporate the treatment into the soil.