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Biocontrol · Caprylic & Capric Acid

WeedX™ Botanical Herbicide for Fast Desiccation and Clean Fields

WeedX™ is a fatty-acid-based botanical contact pesticide intended for exposed soft-bodied pests and eggs. Performance depends strongly on direct spray contact and is best in early infestations with good canopy access.

EC Caprylic & Capric Acid Zero pre-harvest interval
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Overview

Contact herbicide performance with organic assurance

WeedX™ caprylic and capric acid contact herbicide for fast desiccation of weeds in organic and residue-conscious programs with zero pre-harvest interval.

Contact-Active Blend

Contact-active fatty acid blend for exposed pest stages.

Cuticular Disruption

Disrupts cuticular integrity and quickly reduces mobility and feeding.

Short-Persistence Spray

Useful where residue-sensitive, short-persistence sprays are preferred.

Benefits

Key benefits

Contact-Active Blend

Contact-active fatty acid blend for exposed pest stages.

Cuticular Disruption

Disrupts cuticular integrity and quickly reduces mobility and feeding.

Short-Persistence Spray

Useful where residue-sensitive, short-persistence sprays are preferred.

Thorough Coverage Required

Requires thorough spray wetting because activity is primarily contact-based.

Mode of action

How it works

Contact-active fatty acids solubilize cuticular lipids and disrupt cell membranes, causing leakage, desiccation, and rapid loss of mobility in exposed pests.

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Available variants

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WeedX™ EC

Caprylic & Capric Acid EC

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Dosage & application

Recommended use

WeedX™ – Caprylic & Capric Acid EC

ConcentrationDilution RateApplication RateApplication MethodApplication Interval
3% – Light weed pressure30 ml/LThorough contact spray to actively growing weedsBroadcast, shielded, or spot spray; contact herbicide7–10 days depending on weed growth
6% – Moderate weed pressure60 ml/LThorough contact spray to actively growing weedsBroadcast, shielded, or spot spray; contact herbicide7–10 days depending on weed growth
9% – Heavy weed pressure90 ml/LThorough contact spray to actively growing weedsBroadcast, shielded, or spot spray; contact herbicide7–10 days depending on weed growth

Prepare spray solution at 3%, 6%, or 9% concentration depending on weed pressure; apply as thorough contact spray to actively growing weeds.

Source: Official product documentation.

Where it fits

Target & crops

Pests Controlled

Target Spectrum

  • Aphids
  • Whiteflies
  • Thrips
  • Mealybugs
  • Mites
Program Advantages

Operational flexibility for growers

  • Compatible with stale seedbed and burndown programs before planting
  • Targets between-row weeds without affecting crop roots when directed
  • Safe for use in organic orchards, vineyards, and berry plantations
  • Useful for greenhouse benches, nurseries, and non-crop areas
  • Zero pre-harvest interval enables late-season cleanup sprays
  • Supports herbicide resistance management strategies
Crops & Sites

Validated across speciality and broadacre systems

Vegetables: leafy greens, brassicas, tomato, pepper Fruit crops: vineyards, citrus, pome and stone fruit orchards Plantation crops: coffee, cocoa, tea, rubber Row crops: cotton, pulses, oilseeds under organic programs Protected cultivation: greenhouse benches and high tunnels Non-crop zones: nursery aisles, farm perimeters, pathways
Program fit

Use sites, compatibility, and storage

Use Sites

  • Organic vegetables, herbs, and leafy greens
  • Vineyards, orchards, and plantation crops
  • Row crop field edges, in-row directed sprays, and stale seedbeds
  • Greenhouse benches, nursery containers, and hardscapes
  • Non-crop areas within production facilities

Compatibility

  • Compatible with most neutral-pH spray inputs
  • Avoid strongly alkaline mixes and confirm with a jar test

Shelf Life & Storage

  • Typical shelf life: 24 months in the unopened original container under cool, dry, shaded storage
  • Store sealed in the original pack away from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture

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