FAQ and General Information  
   
   
   
   
   
 
  Is Stylet-Oil harmful to the environment, Where does the oil go?

The vast majority of Stylet-Oil application is broken down by microbes in the environment into carbon dioxide and water. Approximately 2% of the oil has potential to evaporate and some of the oil will bleed through the leaf cuticle.

  Is Stylet-Oil an eradicant against powdery mildew diseases?
  What is Stylet-Oil’s mode of activity against powdery mildew?
  Using Stylet-Oil, can a grower control mites while spraying for powdery mildew?
  Does Stylet-Oil fight Botrytis bunch rot? Can it be tank mixed with Rovral®, Elevate® or Vanguard®?
  Can Stylet-Oil be safely sprayed post bloom on grapes?
  Does Stylet-Oil affect the appearance of the bloom?
  Will Stylet-Oil outperform sulfur early-season during cooler times of the year?
  Can Stylet-Oil be tank mixed with Dithane® or Penncozeb® for control of early-season grape diseases?
  Can Stylet-Oil be sprayed pre-bloom as a sulfur replacement on grape?
  What is the spray interval between a sulfur application and a Stylet-Oil application?
  Will Stylet-Oil affect wine flavor, taste or quality?
  Can growers safely tank mix Stylet-Oil with spreader/stickers?
  On grapes, can Stylet-Oil be tank mixed with copper fungicides?
  Is there a simple way to determine the quality of spray coverage while spraying for powdery mildew?
  What are some of the parameters a grower should use to successfully apply Stylet-Oil?
  Can growers tank mix Stylet-Oil with Agri-Mek® and expect better mite control?
  Can growers expect better mite control mixing Stylet-Oil with Agri-Mek® than using Agri-Mek® alone?
  Will Stylet-Oil enhance the uptake of systemic chemicals such as Benlate®, Rally® or Ridomil®?
  Can Stylet-Oil be used as a resistance management tool?
  Stylet-Oil is available in what size containers?
  How much impurity is in 30 gallons of Stylet-Oil compared to the same volume of a 92% UR summer oil?
  Are these impurities active in biological control?
  Are there any storage conditions which might affect quality of the oil?
  If water enters the container during storage, can this effect the oil?
  When Stylet-Oil is added to water in the spray tank the mixture turns a milky color. Is this normal?
  What should you do if Stylet-Oil does not emulsify (turn a milky color) when added to water?
  What is the minimum spray temperature requirement?
  If applied under 90 degrees and the temperature later rises above, is there danger of injury?
  What type of personal protective equipment is necessary to spray the oil?