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 […]
Calibration
Compressed Air Sprayer Calibration
Trees, Shrubs and Plants Calibration Steps Sample Problem 1. Select a single representative plant or group of plants 10 cabbage plants 2. Add plain water to the tank and pump it to capacity. Do not add the pesticide product at this time. Put a hollow cone tip in the nozzle and adjust the nozzle to […]
Doing the Math
Proper mixing and application of pesticides can be accomplished by understanding proportions, fractions, and percentages. Proportions and cross multiplication: If you understand how to express your rate question as a proportion, you will have the key to most of the rate calculations needed for pesticide applications. A proportion is a ratio “A is to B […]
Calibration
Applying pesticides correctly involves diluting the product (except ‘Ready-to-Use’ formulations) to the appropriate concentration and using calibrated application equipment. This module is designed as a guide for the proper dilution and application of pesticides. It includes practical calibration techniques for common pesticide application equipment. Much effort was made to keep the text brief and provide an […]