Biobeds for pesticide waste disposal

One of the most challenging aspects of a spray operation is the disposal of leftovers or rinsate containing pesticides.
Calibrating a Plot Sprayer

It’s the rite of passage of many agricultural summer students across the world: applying experimental treatments to field plots
Spraying in Dusty Conditions

Dusty conditions are common in spraying, and in dry springs they are often associated with a further challenge, drought-stressed
“Bee” responsible with pesticide sprays

Horticultural crops cannot be produced commercially without the use of pesticides to manage the impacts of insects and pathogens.

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Biobeds for pesticide waste disposal

Nozzle_Guy Boom Sprayers, Cleaning & Maintenance, Cleaning & Maintenance, Featured Article, Sanitation and Maintenance, Speciality Sprayers, Spray Basics

One of the most challenging aspects of a spray operation is the disposal of leftovers or rinsate containing pesticides. Let’s be honest, too much of it is drained onto the ground in a corner of the yard or the field. Nobody’s happy about that, ...Read More

Calibrating a Plot Sprayer

Nozzle_Guy Boom Sprayers, Calibration, Featured Article, Rates and Calibration

It’s the rite of passage of many agricultural summer students across the world: applying experimental treatments to field plots using a research sprayer. The results of these experiments may be the basis of new product use registrations, or provide clues into future scientific studies. ...Read More

Plot Sprayer Calibration Worksheet

Nozzle_Guy Boom Sprayers, Calculators & Applications, Calibration

Plot Sprayer Calibration (May 15, 2018) ...Read More

Spraying in Dusty Conditions

Nozzle_Guy Boom Sprayers, Featured Article, General Concepts, Spray Basics

Dusty conditions are common in spraying, and in dry springs they are often associated with a further challenge, drought-stressed plants. There is no magic cure for these problems, but here are a few guidelines: 1. Most products are not strongly affected by dust. But ...Read More

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