Cold Temperature and Herbicide Storage
Chuck Bornt, Team Leader, Extension Vegetable Specialist
Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture
January 27, 2022
Cold temperatures can affect herbicide performance; applications of postemergence products under cool conditions may result in delays in symptom development and some treatments may fail altogether. Cold temperatures are also a concern for stored herbicides, particularly liquid products. Freezing (which may occur at temperatures below 32 F for some formulated products) can result in the active ingredient settling out of solution. Some, but not all, labels will provide advice regarding resuspension. If in doubt, call your pesticide dealer or the product manufacturer to determine if the herbicide contents can be re-dissolved and used, safely and effectively.
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