Herbicides (Remedy, Tordon® 22K, Velpar L and Reclaim), Emulsifiers (Triton X-100, Sponto 712%, Merge), Surfactants (Surf-Wet) and Dyes (Hi-Light® Blue Dye)
Remedy and Tordon 22K sell for approximately $80+/gallon. Velpar L costs approximately $64/gallon and Reclaim $180/gallon. All can be found at most farm and ranch stores. A Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicators License is required for the purchase of Tordon 22K. Emulsifiers sell for $20 to $25/gallon, surfactants such as Surf-Wet sell for approximately $7/gallon, and HiLite Blue Dye sells for approximately $37/gallon.
Suppliers: Bes-Tex Insecticides 915-651-6995;
ChemTach 210-997-4371;
Helena Chemical Co. (see note below);
Hi-Pro Animal Health 800-456-6663;
Tri-State Chemicals, Inc. (see note below);
Central Valley Chemicals (see note below);
Mid Valley Chemicals (see note below);
Coop's, Farm & Ranch Supply Stores
Note: Helena, Tri-State, Central Valley and Mid Valley Chemicals have regional retail outlets across the state. Refer to your phone directory for the outlet nearest you.

The above list is not intended to be all inclusive, but to provide initial direction in procurement and cost of the equipment required to effectively utilize Brush Busters techniques.

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Comments: Dr. Allan McGinty or Dr. Darrell Ueckert
Updated: October 1, 1999

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