Overview: What Is Sporekill?

Sporekill is a liquid agricultural disinfectant and plant sanitizer formulated with:

• Active Ingredient: Didecyldimethylammonium chloride at 120 g/L (a quaternary ammonium compound, or QAC)

• Formulation: Ready-to-use solution with its own wetting agent, requiring no additional surfactants and remaining effective across a wide range of pH levels and water hardness

Mode of Action & FRAC Classification

• Sporekill acts as a contact sanitizer—it destroys fungal spores, bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma, and algae by disrupting cell membrane proteins, causing cellular leakage and death

• Its FRAC code is NC (“Not Classified”), meaning it is considered a non-systemic multi-site agent without a specific fungicide group, and currently no resistance is known

Key Features & Benefits

• Broad-spectrum sanitizing action effective on pathogens including Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Black Spot, and many others

• Versatile use cases:

  • Foliar sanitization

  • Surface/equipment disinfection (e.g. benches, trays, walls, tunnels)

  • Water sanitation – including use in irrigation systems and rainwater storage tanks

• Non-phytotoxic, biodegradable, with no corrosion or residue on treated surfaces when used as directed

• Wetting agent included—no need to add extra surfactant

Application Guidelines

Foliar and Plant Sanitization:

• Dilution: 5 mL per 10 L water (~0.5% v/v) for routine foliar sanitization

• Application: Spray to runoff, ensuring coverage on both upper and lower leaf surfaces

• Frequency: Every 7–10 days, or aligned with fungicide treatments

Equipment & Surface Disinfection:

• Hard surfaces, trays, tunnels, cold rooms: 100–200 mL per 100 L water; maintain wet contact for 10–15 minutes for best efficacy

• Growing medium equipment: Up to 1 L per 100 L solution for soaking or flooding equipment

Irrigation Water Sanitization:

• Continuous dosing: 2–20 mL per 1,000 L depending on system type

• Note: Do not use in hydroponic systems without organic media; rinse lines first to avoid blockages

Post-Harvest Dipping (Fruit Treatment):

• Use 100–150 mL per 100 L water for fruit dips (e.g. avocado, mango, citrus), holding fruit for 2–5 minutes; rinse promptly if fruit is heat-sensitive

Safety & Resistance Management

• No re-entry interval once the spray has dried, but protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection should be worn during use

• Classified as NC (no code) in resistance groups; general resistance risk is considered low but rotation with other fungicides is recommended to avoid overuse

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Final Note

Sporekill (5 L) is ideal for growers and nurseries seeking a gentle, broad-spectrum contact sterilant for both plants and equipment. It's particularly valuable as part of sanitation programs and post-harvest handling. However, it should not replace fungicides in pathogen control programs but rather be used in conjunction.

Sporekill is used as broad spectrum sanitation and water treatment solution for use in agriculture & horticulture. It is Non-rusting, can be used in water that is hard and has a wide pH range, it is also biodegradable.