Compatibility: Impello Products x Other Inputs
Impello's microbial products, Continuµm™ & Tribus® Original, are composed of durable, gram-positive, endospore-forming, Bacillus-based bacterial consortia. These species can survive and actively grow when used in conjunction with most fertilizers, sterilizing agents, funcidies, and/or common horticultural and agricultural inputs.
Most products applied at normal, non-phytotoxic levels will not harm plant beneficial bacteria. See compatibility chart below for examples.
Our microbial products have been tested with a wide range of products and active ingredients and found to be compatible with nearly all inputs.
STERILIZING AGENTS & OTHER CHEMICALS
| Active Ingredients | Purpose | Compatible with Tribus® Original and Continuµm™ |
|---|---|---|
| Hypochlorous Acid 0.028% | Sterilizing | Yes Maximum Concentration Tested: 42 mL/gal |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 35% H2O2 | Sterilizing | Yes Maximum Concentration Tested: 5 mL/gal |
| Bleach (Active ingredient: Sodium Hypochlorite/NaOCl) | Sterilizing | Yes 4% bleach in the final solution ** |
| Citric Acid Any Concentration | pH Down | Yes Maximum Concentration Tested: 40 mL/gal |
| Phosphoric Acid Any Concentration | pH Down | Yes Maximum Concentration Tested: 40 mL/gal |
| Hydrogen Peroxide & Peroxyacetic Acid Any Concentration | Sterilizing | Yes Any concentration |
| Copper (e.g. Bordeaux mixture) Any Concentration | Bacteriacide | Do not tank mix Apply 3-5 days apart |
| Strepto Sulfate Any Concentration | Bacteriacide | Do not tank mix Apply 3-5 days apart |
| Oxytetracycline Any Concentration | Bacteriacide | Do not tank mix Apply 3-5 days apart |
** Shortening exposure times to bleach will increase bacterial viability compared to longer times (e.g. running a 5% bleach through a system for 1 minute will have less impact on spore viability as opposed to running a 5% bleach solution through the system for 5 minutes.)
For best results - always re-apply Tribus ® /Continuµm™ within 24-48 hours after using any of the above inputs that Bacilli cells may be sensitive to.
YOUR INPUT HELPS US GROW
Of course, compatibility goes beyond microbes and sterilizing agents. That’s why, in collaboration with our horticultural and lab teams, we are expanding our product compatibility knowledge library. The goal is to provide and increased menu of accurate information on which common inputs are compatible with Impello products.
To make this happen, we need to hear from you! Please fill out the form below to submit your compatibility request.
An Impello representative will then follow up with details on whether your product is compatible or if further research is needed. In most cases, our horticulturist and lab teams have relevant experience to share and can provide insights based on similar inputs we've previously evaluated. In some cases, we will initiate experiments to ensure our products are a good fit for your needs.
Thank you for your input — we look forward to connecting with you soon!
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