SPRAYER CALIBRATION (siphoning bucket) GOOD NEWS About Siphoning Bucket Sprayers Bucket sprayers are relatively inexpensive. The fatigue factor is minimal. The bucket containing the product does not have to be carried; it remains stationary during the application. Various spray patterns can be selected. Interchangeable nozzles for the garden hose allow the user to change the […]
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Hose-end Sprayer Calibration
HOW DO I CALIBRATE A HOSE-END SPRAYER? (For Spraying Plants) Calibration Steps Sample Problem 1. Select a single plant or a group of plants (e.g., a tree, a 20-foot row of vegetable plants, or a 100 ft2 flower bed). one 10-foot apple tree 2. Do not add pesticide to the water used in this step […]
Rotary Spreader Calibration
Rotary Spreader Calibration links: Measurement of the Swath Width and Distribution Pattern A Less Complicated Way to Calibrate GOOD NEWS About Rotary Spreaders Rotary spreaders save time. They dispense the product over a wider swath, per pass than drop spreaders, allowing quicker treatment of the total area. Low maintenance is required. Most rotary spreaders are […]
How To Calibrate A Drop Spreader
Option 1. Calibrating a Drop Spreader by the Multiple Pass Method (see below)· Option 2. Calibrating a Drop Spreader by the Single Pass Method (see below). Option 3. Calibrating a Drop Spreader by Swath Width and Distribution Pattern (link) Multiple Pass Method Calibration Steps Sample Problem 1. Measure the length and width and calculate the […]
Calculating the Correct Amount
WHY ARE CALCULATIONS IMPORTANT? Using just the right amount of pesticide and fertilizer minimizes the potential for personal, property, or environmental damage and maximizes consumers’ return on the dollar. This page will assist you in selecting products and calculating application rates for pesticides and lawn and garden fertilizers commonly used around the home. (adapted from […]