In modern agricultural production, the utilization rate of pesticides has always been a problem that troubles farmers and agricultural experts. According to statistics, in traditional spraying methods, up to 70% of pesticides are wasted due to evaporation, loss or non-absorption. How to make pesticides work more efficiently? **Agricultural silicone oil (organic silicon surfactant)** is becoming a key technology to solve this problem.


What is agricultural silicone oil?


Agricultural silicone oil is a special adjuvant based on organosilicon compounds. Its main function is to reduce the surface tension of the liquid, making it easier for the liquid to spread and penetrate on the leaves of plants or the surface of pests. Compared with traditional fatty alcohols and fatty acid adjuvants, it has stronger wettability and ductility, which can make pesticides "stick" more firmly and absorb faster.


Three core advantages of agricultural silicone oil


Reduce pesticide waste and improve utilization


The droplets of traditional sprays easily roll off the leaves, but after adding silicone oil, the liquid can evenly cover the leaf surface and even penetrate into the wax layer to reduce loss. Experiments have shown that the rational use of silicone oil can reduce the amount of pesticides by 20%-30%, which not only saves costs but also reduces environmental pollution.


Enhance the effect of pest control
Many pests (such as aphids and red spiders) have a hydrophobic protective layer on their bodies, which makes it difficult for ordinary liquid medicine to adhere. Silicone oil can destroy this hydrophobicity, making it easier for pesticides to contact the insect body and improve the killing efficiency. For diseases (such as powdery mildew and downy mildew), silicone oil helps the agent to evenly cover the lesions and improve the control effect.


Strong compatibility and suitable for a variety of scenarios
Whether it is herbicide, foliar fertilizer, fungicide, or growth regulator, silicone oil can be used as a synergistic adjuvant. Especially in aerial defense (drone spraying), silicone oil can reduce droplet drift and ensure accurate sedimentation of liquid medicine.


Precautions for use
Although silicone oil has obvious advantages, excessive use may cause pesticide damage, especially for tender leaves and flowering crops. It is recommended to test on a small scale first and then promote it on a large scale. In addition, choose products from regular manufacturers to avoid inferior silicone oil affecting the efficacy of the medicine.


Future Outlook
With the development of green agriculture, the demand for high-efficiency and low-toxic pesticide adjuvants is growing. Silicone oil for agriculture is expected to become one of the standard technologies for precision agriculture due to its unique physical enhancement mechanism. In the future, more environmentally friendly and intelligent silicone oil products may further promote the reduction and efficiency of pesticides.