Rainfast Research
The Most Rainfast Adjuvant
HYDROVANT-fA RAINFAST REPLICATED TRIAL
Isotopically-enriched (2H) Bifenthrin plus Hydrovant
The aim of this project was to assess whether Hydrovant-fA adjuvant increases pesticide retention, when applied with Bifenthrin on leaves of corn (Zea mays), before being subject to a series of artificial rainfall events. Isotopically-enriched (2H) Bifenthrin, the active ingredient in Brigade, was applied with and without Hydrovant-fA to test the efficacy of Hydrovant-fA at a dilution of 1:1000 to persist under a daily rainfall intensity of ½ inch in 3 minutes every day for 30 days of precipitation equivalent.
Conclusion: Hydrovant-fA provided a 35% – 45% retention difference.
Ensures Efficacy When Spraying Wet Crops
HYDROVANT-fA RAINFAST REPLICATED TRIAL
Isotopically-enriched (2H) Bifenthrin plus Hydrovant
The aim of this protocol is to compare how the use of Hydrovant-fA adjuvant increases pesticide adhesion when applied onto different wet or dry leaf conditions of corn (Zea mays) at the time of application. After application, the leaves were then subjected to a series of artificial mist events to examine pesticide retention. Isotopically-enriched (2H) Bifenthrin was applied with and without Hydrovant-fA to wet and dry leaf. surfaces to compare efficacy.
Conclusion: Bifenthrin with Hydrovant applied to a wet leaf provided statistically similar pesticide adhesion to Bifenthrin alone being applied to a dry leaf during the entire duration of the experiment.
