The DEFOAMER STICK is a silicone free defoamer in stick form designed to work in water-based fluids while also addressing foaming issues experienced in the production process. It is made up of a mixture of foam destroying polymers with hydrophobic solids. Virtually all water-based fluids contains additives that contribute foaming challenges found in the drilling process, the DEFOAMER STICK can be used to effectually avoid and/or destroy the formation of foam at the source.