Saving on spraying: paying attention to the little details in sprayer calibration can show big results

摘要

Today's growers have refined the sprayer calibration process to the point that it is now more science than art. But how close to perfect is close enough? If the yearly expense for pesticide, foliar nutrients, and growth regulators is dollar 250 per acre for a 50-acre orchard, simply improving calibration accuracy by only 10% means a savings of dollar 1250 in spray materials. Proper sprayer calibration and well thought-out spray strategies are vital, both for effectiveness and economics. A few simple steps can save a great deal of money.