Residue Management
Excavator® AMS with CycleStrike™ LR and BioFlex™
- All-in-one AMS water conditioner and surfactant for burndown herbicides like glyphosate
- CycleStrike LR microbes speed crop residue breakdown and nutrient release
- Can take up to $50 out of traditional P & K spend
- Can replace a tillage pass
- Bio-Capsule™ packaging delivers live biologicals to the acre
Excavator® AMS with CycleStrike™ LR and BioFlex™ is the industry’s leading and first all-in-one blend of water conditioning agent (ammonium sulfate) and surfactants that aids in fertility/nutrient release and residue breakdown.
This combination makes it the ideal partner for water-soluble burndown herbicides, such as glyphosate. Not only will it perform as your key water conditioning and surfactant blend, but it will also enhance your fertility program by releasing key nutrients promptly, allowing your current crop to have access to nutrients within the growing season.
CycleStrike LR is a blend of microbes designed to accelerate the release of nutrients in the soil and break down crop residue in the field, powered by liquid-ready Bio-Capsule™ Technology to keep biologicals separate and alive until application.
BioFlex is a specialty water pre-treatment that neutralizes the negative effects chlorine has on biological ingredients. BioFlex converts chlorine into the safer chloride form, an essential plant nutrient that is no longer harmful to beneficial microbes.
Excavator AMS Guaranteed Analysis
| Ammonium Sulfate | 21.00% |
| Modified Palm Oil | 20.00% |
| Fulvic Fraction (derived from leonardite) | 1.00% |
Recommended Use Rate
| BioFlex | 2–4 fl oz per 100 gal of water |
| CycleStrike LR | 0.10 oz per acre |
| Excavator AMS | 32 oz per acre with a minimum of 10 gal of water |
CycleStrike LR Bio-Capsule (CFU per ml/g)
| Bacillus coagulans | 5.99 × 10⁶ |
| Bacillus amyloliquefaciens | 7.32 × 10⁶ |
| Bacillus licheniformis | 2.49 × 10⁷ |
| Bacillus megaterium | 7.32 × 10⁶ |
| Bacillus pumilus | 1.90 × 10⁷ |
| Phanerochaete chrysosporium | 2.88 × 10⁴ |
| Trichoderma harzianum | 1.51 × 10⁵ |
Product Details
| Packaging | 2 × 2.5 gal jugs (36 cases per pallet), 125-gal totes or 250-gal totes, each packed with coordinating CycleStrike LR and BioFlex components |
| Min. Storage Temp | 15°F |
Directions for Use
Read and follow all label directions for use on package.
- Pour BioFlex into the spray tank to first treat the water.
- Once ready to use, remove the safety clip and safety cap from the Bio-Capsule.
- Remove the cap from the tote or jug, then twist the Bio-Capsule onto the tote or jug.
- Push down on the button atop the Bio-Capsule to release microbes into the tote or jug.
- Blend the combined contents. Jug: shake aggressively for at least 10 seconds, then remove the Bio-Capsule to pour the mixture into the spray solution. Tote: agitate until contents are fully combined, then add the mixture into the spray solution.
- Before each application, shake or agitate contents to ensure the correct volume is applied.
Application Timing
The combined product can be applied to any crop residue. It works well with irrigation systems and drone applications.
Fall: Apply immediately after harvest for best performance.
Spring: Apply with an early herbicide application or in the termination of cover crops.
Summer: Ideal for breaking down wheat stubble.
Specific timing for optimal use varies based on tillage practices, fertility levels and other factors. Contact your agronomist for specific recommendations.
Source: Meristem Excavator AMS with CycleStrike LR and BioFlex tech sheet (v20260320).