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Orchex®
Agricultural Spray Oils
The
Most Trusted Name in the Industry.
A proven
and remarkably safe weapon in combating a broad range of insects,
diseases and weeds. Orchex® provides optimally balanced pesticidal
strength with low phytotoxicity. Available in a number of grades,
Orchex® covers a wide range of applications, including insect
control, weed control and disease control. Take a look at our product
line and our specifications.
You're
sure to find a product that will fit your needs.
You can count on Orchex® for the best protection.
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The
Orchex® Advantage:
| Property |
Benefit |
| High
Paraffinicity |
- Modfies
surface wax of leaf and insect, facilitating penetration
of pesticide
- Modifies
respiration of insects and mites (hypoxia)
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| Optimal
Molecular Weight |
- Modifies
wax surface for better penetration by specific pesticide
- Assures
low phytotoxicity
- Facilitates
coverage of pests and penetration of insect tracheal systems
(hypoxia)
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| Low
Surface Tension |
- Excellent
spreadability for efficient surface coverage (spreader)
- Improves
attachment of pesticide to insect cuticle and plant surfaces
(sticker)
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| Low
Volatility |
- Minimizes
drift and controls droplet size in aerial applications
- Adheres
well to leaf surfaces
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| Low
Water Solubility |
- Resists
rain washoff (rainfast)
- Low
aquatic toxicity
- Extends
availability of water-soluble pesticides by slowing rate
of penetration into leaf
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| General |
- Does
not promote resistant insect strains
- Causes
irreversible insect tissue and cellular changes
- Low
in toxicity, biodegrades to harmless components
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