Soil Penetrant

Soil penetrants, also known as soil wetting agents, are additives or surfactants which are used to reducing the surface tension of water, helping it to spread evenly.

The way soil penetrants work is by either improving the absorption of water by a material that would otherwise be water repellent, such as dry soil, or to increase the adhesive properties of a spray in order to adhere to the surface of plants.

Soil penetrants are a helpful additive because they improve water penetration and distribution uniformity, moisture retention, water use efficiency, and drainage.

By mixing a soil penetrant with water and whatever selected lawn care product you wish to use, you can get better soil penetration, thus improving the health of your soil and your turf overall.

Shop our top recommended soil penetrant products below. If you need help in selecting a soil penetrant or would like more information on how to use the wetting agent properly, our experienced pest control specialists will be more than happy to help you.

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User Guide

Tools Needed

• Selected Herbicide Product
• Soil Penetrant
• Handheld or Backpack Sprayer

PPE

• Chemical Resistant Gloves
• Dust / Mist Mask
• Safety Glasses

Step 1: Mix Products

Mix the soil penetrant with the herbicide and, if needed, any chosen indicator die in the compressed air spraying or spraying system tank at the rate recommended on the label. Add the selected adjuvant material at the recommended rate as per the label. (It is always best to perform a jar test for potential compatibility issues prior to making the full volume mixture)

Step 2: Apply the Product To Target Area

Begin spraying the mixed solution on the target area at the volume and application rate recommended on the label. 

Key Takeaways

• Soil penetrants combat water repellency problems by adding molecules to water will stick better to the soil encouraging the problem soil to become wet.
• To use soil penetrants, all you need is a soil wetting agent,water and a sprayer.
• The soil penetrants we carry give you the most value for the price. You won’t find them at big box stores as it is a specialty product.
• Soil penetrants can save you money as it will allow your soil to get much needed water and nutrition more efficiently.