Beating Summer Spray Stress: Keeping Herbicides on Target When It’s Hot, Dry, and Windy
As aquatic and vegetation management programs transition from spring into early summer, applicators often experience a shift in performance that can be difficult to explain. Treatments that worked cleanly in April may begin to show variability in May and June, even when herbicide rates and target species remain unchanged. In many cases, the issue is […]
Hitting the Window: Spring Aquatic Herbicide Applications by Region
Spring Sets the Season Spring Treatment Guidance for Aquatic Applicators (Northeast, Midwest, Southeast) Spring is the most influential treatment window of the year for aquatic invasive plant management. As water temperatures rise and invasive submersed species initiate growth, early intervention delivers the greatest long‑term return on investment—both biologically and operationally. Across regions, spring herbicide programs […]
Spring Start‑Up for Aquatic Weed Control
How Water Quality and Adjuvant Choice Determine Herbicide Performance For many aquatic applicators, spring marks the transition from monitoring to action. As water temperatures rise and daylight increases, aquatic weeds move rapidly from dormancy into active growth. This early‑season window offers one of the best opportunities of the year for effective control—but it is also […]
Low Water, High Weeds: Understanding the Drought Effect
A drought is a period when an area receives significantly less rainfall than normal, and the environment can’t keep up with the water it’s losing. It isn’t just “a long dry spell”—it’s a measurable imbalance between water going out (evaporation, plant use, groundwater loss) and water coming in (rain, runoff, and inflow). In simple […]
Sun Wet: The Forestry Adjuvant That Delivers Results
Forestry vegetation management is a demanding task that requires precision, efficiency, and the right tools to maintain healthy timber stands and control invasive species. One product that consistently stands out is Sun Wet, a premium forestry adjuvant from Brewer International. Known for its versatility and performance, Sun Wet has become a trusted solution for distributors […]
Prevent Hazards Before They Happen: Storage Tips for Pesticides and Adjuvants
The winter months remain the prime time for managers to purchase pesticides and adjuvants in preparation for the upcoming season. However, buying these products is only the first step—proper storage is critical to protect human health, prevent environmental contamination, and maintain product integrity. Inadequate storage can lead to serious hazards, including chemical reactions, fires, […]
Why Forest Vegetation Management Matters: Protecting Ecosystems and Resources
Forests make up 33% or 747 million acres of the US and play an important part in the environment and our livelihoods. Today, when forests are mentioned, it is usually in connection with forest fires. Other times, we rarely think about forests even though they are extremely vital for our existence and must be protected. […]
Boosting Herbicide Performance with MSO
Oil-Based Adjuvants in Weed Control In the world of herbicide application, adjuvants are essential tools that help maximize product performance, reduce costs, and improve environmental safety. Among these, oil-based adjuvants—especially Methylated Seed Oils (MSOs)—have become a cornerstone of effective weed control strategies. This guide offers a concise overview of oil-based adjuvants, their evolution, and how […]
Boosting Aquatic Weed Control with Cide-Kick II
In particular, aquatic weed management is a critical aspect of maintaining healthy water bodies, whether for recreational, agricultural, or ecological purposes. One product that professionals trust in this effort is Cide-Kick II ™, an oil-based non-ionic surfactant that Brewer International manufactures. Users recognize Cide-Kick II ™ for its effectiveness in enhancing herbicide performance, and it […]
How to Improve Pesticide Solution pH Using Buffering Agents
When a pesticide is applied to control a pest according to label instructions it may not work as expected. When it doesn’t work, the assumption may range from a highly complex one, such as in the occurrence of pesticide resistance, toa simple one, such as the pesticide spray water being at the wrong pH. Pesticide […]