Plant Penetrants

Discussion

Plant penetrants help move pesticides into plants.  They may also help penetrate the cuticles of arthropods.

Penetrants are used with many herbicides and defoliants, and certain fungicides and insecticides.

Many penetrants also act as spreaders and surfactants.

Penetrants should not be used with materials that should stay on the surface.  Penetrants are not recommended on certain crops, such as grapes, where they may increase risk of damage to tender skin.

Common penetrants include oils and methylated or ethylated oils, ethylenes, alcohols, and aliphatic acids.

Conventional Penetrants List

Organic Penetrants List

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