The first question during the spray season is likely, “what kills this weed spectrum?:
The second might just be, “How do I clean our my sprayer properly without risking crop injury next go-round?”
Tom Wolf, spray application specialist and @Nozzle_Guy, answers not just that question, but also a few more —
“Can you neutralize chemical?”
“Is there a tried and true mixing order?”
“What does ammonia actually do in the cleanout process?”
From the importance of being thorough, to top tips on minimizing issues with specific Group 2 problems, to a handy method for getting a much more effective tank rinse, Wolf will walk you through his top 7 tips for effective sprayer cleanout.
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Jason has been the OMAFRA Application Technology Specialist since 2008. He has a BSc (Biopsychology - Mt. Allison U), an MSc (Plant Science - York U) and a PhD (Plant Cell Physiology - U of Guelph). Jason is interested in improving the efficiency, efficacy and safety of agricultural pesticide applications. Co-administrator of Sprayers101, he is the author of the Airblast101 Handbook and he runs slowly.