Sil-MATRIX LC absorbs into the plant cuticle and the silicon matrix acts as a physical barrier, while product that is not absorbed into the plant will form a layer of silicon crystals on the leaf surface to control diseases by preventing the penetration of pathogens. These deposits also make the fruit and foliage unpalatable to insects to reduce feeding; additionally, direct contact of Sil-MATRIX with soft-bodied insects results in their desiccation and death.