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Web URL(s): | http://read.dmtmag.com/i/82015/20 Last checked: 10/02/2012 Requires: Adobe Flash Notes: Item is within a single large file http://sturf.lib.msu.edu/article/2012sep20.pdf Last checked: 11/1/2012 Requires: PDF Reader |
Publication Type:
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Author(s): | Nedin, Jim |
Author Affiliation: | Technical Service Support and Training, The Toro Company |
Title: | Calibration & safety of pesticide application equipment |
Section: | Field science Other records with the "Field science" Section
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Source: | SportsTurf. Vol. 28, No. 9, September 2012, p. 20-25. |
Publishing Information: | Park Ridge, Illinois: Bev-Al Communications co. |
# of Pages: | 6 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Calibrations; Golf course safety; Nozzles; Applicator safety; Soil contamination; Spraying equipment; Uniformity
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Abstract/Contents: | Overviews how to utilize the "nozzle uniformity and calibration worksheet" to assist in the "accuracy and personal safety" of pesticide application. Provides guidelines for nozzle selection and sizing; boom sprayer calibration; easy method sprayer calibration; tank mixing; lawn guns, backpack, and boomless sprayer calibration; and spreader calibration. Includes a four step safety program that can be implemented if there is a spill, which includes advice for managing soil contamination. |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
Note: | Includes sidebars, "Tank mixing", p. 23, "Pesticide compatibility", p. 24 and "Spreader calibration: Known area method", p. 25 Tables Figures |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Nedin, J. 2012. Calibration & safety of pesticide application equipment. SportsTurf. 28(9):p. 20-25. |
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