Best Management Practices for Boom Spraying

Pesticides need to be applied accurately and uniformly. Too little pesticide results in poor pest control and reduced yields, while too much injures the crop, wastes chemicals and money, and increases the risk of polluting the environment. Achieving satisfactory results from pesticides depends heavily on five major factors: 1. Positive identification of the pest. 2. Choosing the least persistent and lowest toxicity pesticide that will work. 3. Selecting the right equipment, particularly the right type and size of nozzle for the job. 4. Applying pesticides accurately at the right time. 5. Calibrating and maintaining equipment to make sure the amount recommended on the chemical label is applied.