Two primary methods are used for small-scale and commercial applications:
Pulverized copper sulfate and hydrated lime are added directly to a filling spray tank while the agitator is running to ensure even mixing.
A common formulation is the 4-4-50 mixture, meaning 4 lbs of copper sulfate and 4 lbs of lime in 50 gallons of water.
); acidic mixtures are phytotoxic and can burn plant foliage.
The final solution must be neutral or slightly alkaline (
Two primary methods are used for small-scale and commercial applications:
Pulverized copper sulfate and hydrated lime are added directly to a filling spray tank while the agitator is running to ensure even mixing.
A common formulation is the 4-4-50 mixture, meaning 4 lbs of copper sulfate and 4 lbs of lime in 50 gallons of water.
); acidic mixtures are phytotoxic and can burn plant foliage.
The final solution must be neutral or slightly alkaline (