Ensuring Pesticide Compatibility in Tank Mixes

Brett Bultemeier, Ethan Carter, and Benjamin Sperry

Release Date: 9/23/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-pi301-2024

Agriculture

Abstract

This publication is intended to help pesticide applicators and county Extension faculty to better understand proper pesticide mixing and to reduce instances of incompatibility. After reading this publication, readers should understand the causes of pesticide incompatibility, how to avoid incompatibility, and how to maximize the benefits of tank mixing. Written by Brett Bultemeier, Ethan Carter, and Benjamin Sperry, and published by the UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office, September 2024.

About this Publication

This document is PI301, one of a series of the Pesticide Information Office, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date September 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2024 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

About the Authors

Brett Bultemeier, Extension assistant professor, Ph.D., weed science and invasive plants, Pesticide Information Office, Department of Agronomy; Ethan Carter, regional specialized Extension agent II, crop IPM, UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County; and Benjamin Sperry, assistant research scientist, UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Bultemeier, B., Carter, E., & Sperry, B. (2024). Ensuring Pesticide Compatibility in Tank Mixes. EDIS, 2024(5). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-pi301-2024

Authors

Brett Bultemeier

Contact

Specialist

University of Florida

director, UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office; and Extension associate professor, weed science and invasive plants, Department of Agronomy, Gainesville, FL

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Ethan Carter

Specialized Agent

University of Florida

regional specialized Extension agent III, crop IPM, UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County, Marianna, FL

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Benjamin Sperry

Specialist

University of Florida

research biologist, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center; courtesy assistant professor, UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants

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Contacts

Tyler Newberry

Contact

Specialist

University of Florida

Extension program specialist, UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office, Gainesville, FL

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Amy Solis

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staff

University of Florida

Extension program manager, UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office, Gainesville, FL

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Disclaimers

The use of trade names in this publication is solely for the purpose of providing specific information. UF/IFAS does not guarantee or warranty the products named, and references to them in this publication do not signify our approval to the exclusion of other products of suitable composition.

All chemicals should be used in accordance with directions on the manufacturer's label.

Use pesticides safely. Read and follow directions on the manufacturer's label.