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Aquashade® Plus Aquatic Plant Growth Control

1 of 2 products in this brand
Aquashade® Plus Aquatic Plant Growth Control is a precise EPA registered blend of dyes proven to control underwater aquatic plants by limiting sunlight available for photosynthesis.

Functions: Pigment

Herbicide Target Species: Aquatics

Color: Blue

Application Technique: Sprayers

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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Agrochemical Functions
Technologies
Active Ingredients
Erioglaucine 30.45%
Tartrazine 2.45%
OTHER INGREDIENTS 67.10%
TOTAL 100.0%

Contains 2.92 lbs. of erioglaucine and 0.235 lbs. of tartrazine per gallon

Features & Benefits

Agrochemicals Features
Advantages
  • 2.4 times more concentrated than our original Aquashade® Aquatic Plant Growth Control
  •  Inhibits underwater weed and algae growth 
  • Long-lasting results – go weeks without maintenance doses
  • Powerful control – up 84% biomass reduction of tough-to-control invasive plants like hydrilla
  • A new 50 oz. size is equivalent to 1 gallon of Aquashade® Aquatic Plant Growth Control, the ideal choice for saving storage and shelf space
  • Get more Aquashade® on shelf, in your warehouse, in your boat or on your truck. Saves you time, labor and money!
Product Information

Aquashade® Plus contains a blend of blue and yellow dyes designed to absorb specific wavelengths of light critical to plant photosynthesis. Treated water will retain a light aqua-blue tint following application.

Applications & Uses

Application Technique
Herbicide Target Species
Application
  • Pour directly into water. Dispersion can be accelerated by applying in several areas around the treatment site, or allowing fountains/aerators to run.
  • For best results, apply early in the season, prior to plant germination. 
Directions for Use

It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply directly to streams, other natural bodies of water, or any body of water not under total control of the user. Do not apply to water that will be used for human consumption.

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Appearance
Dark aqua blue liquid
Specifications
Active Ingredient(s) Acid Blue 9 Yellow 23
Dosing 13 oz. per acre-ft (at 0.8ppm). Use
higher rates (1.5 - 2.0 ppm) in shallow
waters or in-season where growth is
within 2 feet of surface.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Restrictions & Regulatory Information

Wait 1 hour before using treated water for swimming, irrigation or livestock consumption. Do not apply to water that will be used for human consumption.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging
SKU Number Unit Size Case Count Case Weight Pallet Count Pallet Weight
13257A 50 oz 6 - 48 -
392055A 2.5 gallon 2 - 36 -
13277A 275 gallon 1 - - -

Storage & Handling

Storage & Disposal

Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.

PESTICIDE STORAGE: Store in original container in a cool, dry place. Keep from freezing.

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility.

{For nonrefillable container only} CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Nonrefillable container. Do not refill or reuse container. Triple rinse (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Then offer for recycling or reconditioning if available or puncture and dispose of in approved landfill, or incineration, or by other procedures approved by State and Local authorities. Waste resulting from this product may be disposed of on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility.