Herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, the list of spray jobs goes on at this time of year.
Before you head out, have you checked conditions are suitable?
- wind speed between 3-15km/hour in the paddock
- delta T between 2 and 8 is optimum, above 12 is unsuitable
- keep the boom as low as possible and slow down
- select appropriate product
- use the coarsest droplet size that’ll achieve acceptable efficacy
- set up, calibrate and clean equipment correctly
- read and follow product label instructions
- check for an inversion layer - 1-2 hours after sunrise and before sunset are highest risk
- be aware of sensitive areas nearby e.g. waterways, sensitive crops
- ensure spray operator is properly qualified with an AQF3 chemical accreditation certificate
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