spreader/sticker OD?

[tomthetreeman]

I mixed up some Spinosad in my backpack sprayer to do a few very small Japanese Maples, and accidentally overdid it on the spreader/sticker. Like 5X more than called for. (It called for an incredibly small amount.)

Does anyone know what the ill effects of this are? I could add it to my 400 gallon tank and start over if it were a big problem. Thanks in advance.

-Tom

 

[UrbanForester]

It could block photosynthesis. It depends if its latex base or not.

 

[tomthetreeman]

It is called 'Non-Ionic surfactant 90/10.'

I talked to a friend that said this would be most likely burn Japanese Maple leaves, so I went with the above plan and added it to the 400 gallon tank. I have to be more careful loading the backpack sprayer!

-Tom

 

[UrbanForester]

A non-ionic surfactant is more than a spreader sticker. It breaks down waxy coatings and fine hairs on leaves to allow better entry of pesticides. That would've caused injury, your friend was right.

 

[tomthetreeman]

Thanks for the info, I've got lost to learn with the PHC end, still!

-Tom