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Started by mpt1123 , Jul 01 2012 07:21 AM

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#16 Wade's Wines

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Posted 08 July 2012 - 07:20 AM

gee! :)
I've used detergent as a deturrent before.
My understanding on using dish soap with oil when spraying is that the soap keeps the oil from separating from the water in spray solution, making it a more effective cover on the plant, where the water evaporates and leaves the oil. I think Grandpa explained it that way to me.
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Posted 08 July 2012 - 07:32 AM

that is what I was thinking Wade, but I'm no chemist, but I know one!

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Posted 08 July 2012 - 12:36 PM

Exactly, you cannot expect to get the full benefits of application of an oil based product without some type of surfactant. Most of the commercial agricultural oil products contain a surfactant (a.k.a. detergent or soap) already in the mix.
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Posted 10 July 2012 - 09:40 PM

Is that why stylette oil emulsifies with water and turns it a cloudy white? From what I've read, stylette doesn't need a surfactant. Is that cause there's already one added?
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Posted 11 July 2012 - 04:49 PM

Yep.
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Posted 11 July 2012 - 09:46 PM

111 F here today I heard PM wont survive over 104 is that true? I am into veraison so I see no need to spray anymore.Any thoughts?
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