Mixing & Loading
Working with these makes mixing and loading even more important than spraying.
What are concentrates?
Bleaching of leaves is a result of plant cells being drained by this common tree insect.
What are spider Mites?
Spider barrier programs are set for this interval.
What is 90 days?
Doing this is critical to ensure applications are done at the right rate.
What is calibration?
These are the three parts of an applicators day.
What are morning staging, work in the field, and afternoon preparation?
This should be done to empty product containers after they are rinsed and punctured.
What is left out to dry?
Laurals, Rhodies, and lilacs are some of this insects favorite foods.
What are Black Vine Weevils?
These two characteristics about a spider barrier are critical for its success.
What are intact and consistent?
Changing this is not the proper way to address issues with over or under applying pesticides and fertilizers.
What is the ground speed of the applicator?
All of these should be read before leaving the shop in the morning.
What are tickets and notes?
This is the order in which these three items should be added to a tank of water when mixing.
What are liquids, powders, and granules?
Systemics are less effective on moth type borers due to this feeding habit.
What is they feed in the heartwood?
These are the two types of weeds addressed by our per-emergents.
What are grass type and broadleaf?
Caked on particles will affect this when using a broadcast spreader.
What are throw pattern and distance?
This method of routing should be employed to allow for better flexibility towards the end of the day.
What is the spoke method?
These 4 items should always be kept in a spray truck.
What are the mix log, MSDS, Labels, and spill kit?
Pruning and disposal of the waste is the best approach to dealing with this issue affecting pears and crabapples.
What is fire blight?
Due to its leaching characteristics, this should not be applied for pre-emergent control near turf grass.
What is casaron?
Fluid transfer occurs in this part of the tree.
What is the cambium?
This should be confirmed before applying any product when arriving at every stop.
What is confirming the address?
Only these are permitted to mix and work in the chem shed.
Who are licensed applicators who have been properly trained and approved?
Most tree issues could have been prevented during these two periods.
What are in the nursery and during the planting process?
Volatilization and incorporation are examples of this.
What pre-emergents do not last?
When there is minimal root zone, droughted soil, or on lawn areas where burn may occur; this application tool should not be employed.
What is a Kioritz Gun?
Doing this will ensure you did not leave gates open, you flagged the area, and you did not leave any tools behind.
What is a 360 degree truck check?