Chapter 8: Aquatic Applications (Equipment) Flashcards
What three biological characteristics should you analyze before deciding the best application method?
Identify problem species, identify other species present, determine the pest population density and development stages
What three water considerations should you analyze before deciding the best application method?
Water use (human, industrial, irrigation, etc), length of time water can be quarantined, amount of/destination of outflow
What five physical characteristics should you analyze before deciding the best application method?
Size of channel or pond, water depth and movement, water turbidity, water temperature, water quality
What type of pesticide is applied to a stationary two dimensional area?
Terrestrial
Aircraft spreaders can use what type of formulations?
Granular
Aircraft sprayers/ULV can use what types of formulations?
Liquid and powders
Aircraft applications equipment treat what size of area?
Large
Aircraft application equipment treat what type of pests?
Weeds, insects, fish
What are the four types of boat/ground sprayers?
Compressed air, hydraulic, boom, mist blower
Which three boat/ground sprayers can be used to apply liquid/powder formulations?
Compressed air, hydraulic, boom
A mist blower boat/ground sprayer can only apply what type of formulation?
Liquid
Boat/ground spreaders can only apply what type of formulation?
Granular
Boat/ground blowers can only spread what type of formulation?
Granular
Boat/ground foggers (ULV) can only spread what type of formulation?
Liquid
Boat/ground sprayers can be used to control what types of pests?
Weeds, insects, fish