Take that little extra time to handle empty containers properly when preparing your spray batch or filling application equipment. Careful emptying and rinsing of containers reduces concerns for human exposures and possible impacts on wildlife and the environment. Save yourself from hazardous waste headaches, and expense, by properly handling paper and plastic containers. Get your money’s worth […]
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Handling Pesticide Containers
This module provides general principles on the proper handling of empty pesticide containers. Carol Ramsay, Washington State University Extension Pesticide Specialist and members of The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance, compiled the information in this module using noted resources and contributions from national subject matter experts. Remember to follow all local, state, and federal regulations regarding pesticide emptying and […]
Spray Gun
A handheld spray gun operates off a truck-mounted pump and spray tank. Developing a consistent walking speed, arm motion, and uniform spray pattern are the keys to successful application with a hand-gun sprayer. An overlap of one-half swath width (sprayed band) is needed for uniform coverage of parallel passes. Practice on a paved surface using […]
Calibration Introduction
Calibration is the process of measuring and adjusting the amount of pesticide your equipment will apply over a target area. It is a critical “first step” in making certain that your equipment is applying pesticide uniformly and at the correct rate. Calibrating your equipment will save you money, by not wasting pesticides from overapplication; and time, by preventing […]
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Development of The Pesticide Stewardship Website is funded by the NSF-Founded Center for Integrated Pest Management. The goals of the Web site are to summarize general principles of pesticide stewardship and to direct users to key resources (including state-specific regulations) by stewardship topic. This web site will not “re-invent the wheel”. Rather, significant time will be […]