WHY SHOULD YOU CARE ABOUT THE QUALITY OF SPRAY WATER?

Poor spray water quality can cause the following:

• reduced product efficacy i.e. poor pest control.
• change the solubility of products in water e.g. particles don’t dissolve leading formation of solids or films inside tanks, lines and nozzles.
• affect chemical compatibility with other products.
• damage to equipment e.g. residue build up in lines and nozzles.
• cause phytotoxicity on plants e.g. burning of plant parts, impact on growth.
• Some product labels will specify water quality requirements such as pH and/or recommend buffering adjuvants.