AGRICULTURAL MUD CONTROL

What is Equi-Sorb (ES)?

Equi-sorb (ES) is a super absorbent synthetic polymer (SAP) (polymers can be natural or synthetic).

ES, unlike most SAP, the molecules are not salt based (no sodium, potassium or calcium) which is significant as the application of salts to soils will impact the soils chemistry and will eventually impact the productivity of the soils and the ability for plants to grow.

ES can also be effective in dry soil applications as it will hold and keep the moisture in the soil longer.

An advantage of SAP is they once they are distributed into the soils, they will not biodegrade which is beneficial for mud control purposes, allowing the product to work longer. However, it will remain in the soils for a longer amount of time which will increase the drying time of the soils. ES will break down mechanically over the season as the soils are worked; walked on driven over etc. Freeze and thaw cycle will also help break down ES.

Having said that, if for some reason ANYONE NEEDS TO IMMEDIATELY to decompose ES, they simply spray bleach over the application area which will render ES inert.

ES does not dissolve in mud as it is not able to migrate through the soil like some chemicals. The only way for it to migrate outside of the application area is to physically move the soil. If for example there is a SIGNIFICANT wash over the applied soils (enough to erode the soils) wherever the soils are deposited ES will also be deposited.

EASY APPLICATION

Equi-sorb works best when things are really messy. The worse the mud, the better it works.

Applying ES is easy, simply spread over top of the impacted area and MIX IN. The product must be mixed into the soils to work. Applying ES to ponded water isn’t the best use of the product as it will soak up the water, but will leave a gel type material in its place.

LONG-LASTING ABSORBENT POLYMER

Equi-sorb is a super absorbent synthetic polymer and will not organically decompose, allowing it to last for a lengthy period of time, but not forever.

For example, if you applied ES in the spring it should be effective on seasonal mud control throughout the year, but you may have to “top up” some areas again in the fall.

Uses for Equi-Sorb

ES was initially designed for the equine industry. However, the applications for ES are far reaching. Some uses include:

Agricultural

Ranching and the associated concerns of drying out vital areas used for cattle calving, rearing and any other daily concerns. Dairy farming, vegetable and berry farms, poultry farms, anywhere in the industry where drying the soils is needed and required.

FORESTRY

Drying out travel lanes in mill yards and other mill areas. Road construction, slurry pits, any applications where mud has become a problem.

CONSTRUCTION

Drying areas such as walkways to ensure safety, drying out pipe install areas impacted by mud, ditches impacted by mud, any applications where mud has become a problem or safety concern.

MINING

Drying areas such as walkways to ensure safety, drying out pipe install areas impacted by mud, ditches impacted by mud, any applications where mud has become a problem or safety concern.

EQUINE

Equi-Sorb can help you access your riding rings year-round.

RESIDENTIAL

Often areas around our homes become impacted by seasonal and regional weather conditions. ES applications can eliminate that muddy mess that sometimes takes forever to go away.

ANYWHERE YOU HAVE A MUD PROBLEM, Equi-Sorb CAN HELP!

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BIO

Darrell Ashworth, owner

Darrell Ashworth has worked in the environment sector for approximately 35 years, which included BC Parks, fish and wildlife, forestry and in the oil and gas sector and has been involved in the ranching industry for 25 years and raising his own cattle for the past 7 years.