Chapter 8: Aquatic Applications (Equipment) Flashcards

1
Q

What three biological characteristics should you analyze before deciding the best application method?

A

Identify problem species, identify other species present, determine the pest population density and development stages

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2
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What three water considerations should you analyze before deciding the best application method?

A

Water use (human, industrial, irrigation, etc), length of time water can be quarantined, amount of/destination of outflow

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3
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What five physical characteristics should you analyze before deciding the best application method?

A

Size of channel or pond, water depth and movement, water turbidity, water temperature, water quality

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4
Q

What type of pesticide is applied to a stationary two dimensional area?

A

Terrestrial

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5
Q

Aircraft spreaders can use what type of formulations?

A

Granular

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6
Q

Aircraft sprayers/ULV can use what types of formulations?

A

Liquid and powders

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7
Q

Aircraft applications equipment treat what size of area?

A

Large

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8
Q

Aircraft application equipment treat what type of pests?

A

Weeds, insects, fish

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9
Q

What are the four types of boat/ground sprayers?

A

Compressed air, hydraulic, boom, mist blower

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10
Q

Which three boat/ground sprayers can be used to apply liquid/powder formulations?

A

Compressed air, hydraulic, boom

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11
Q

A mist blower boat/ground sprayer can only apply what type of formulation?

A

Liquid

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12
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Boat/ground spreaders can only apply what type of formulation?

A

Granular

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13
Q

Boat/ground blowers can only spread what type of formulation?

A

Granular

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14
Q

Boat/ground foggers (ULV) can only spread what type of formulation?

A

Liquid

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15
Q

Boat/ground sprayers can be used to control what types of pests?

A

Weeds, insects, fish

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16
Q

Boat/ground sprayer can be used to control what size of area?

A

Small to large

17
Q

Boat/ground spreaders can be used to control what types of pests?

A

Weeds and insects

18
Q

Boat/ground blowers can be used to control what types of pests?

A

Insects

19
Q

Boat/ground foggers can be used to control what types of pests?

A

Insects

20
Q

Boat/ground spreaders can be used to control what size of area?

A

Small

21
Q

Boat/ground blowers can be used to control what size of area?

A

Small to moderate

22
Q

Boat/ground foggers can be used to control what size of area?

A

Moderate

23
Q

All liquid applications are usually made with ____.

A

Sprayers

24
Q

For liquid application in a small area, what is the best way to apply?

A

A small compressed air sprayer with a hand operated pump or a sprinkler

25
Q

For liquid application in a very large area, what is the best way to apply?

A

Boat mounted pump and tank, airplane with spray boom, or ground rig with boom

26
Q

What is usually used for insecticide applications?

A

Foggers and ultra low volume (ULV) equipment

27
Q

Applications of granules typically used what type of equipment?

A

Cyclone spreaders or by hand

28
Q

What is one of the most common sprayers for treating small areas?

A

Compressed air sprayer in a 1-3 gallon size.

29
Q

How does a compressed air sprayer work?

A

The air at the upper portion of the tank is put under pressure by a hand pump. The pressure forces liquid through the nozzle.

30
Q

How does a hydraulic sprayer work?

A

The spray mixture is taken into a pump, put under pressure, and forced through the nozzle

31
Q

In some ____ sprayers, a PSI of up to 600 can be reached

A

Hydraulic

32
Q

How does a mist blower work?

A

The mixture is introduced into a stream of high speed air that carries the droplets to target

33
Q

What type of mist blower is the most common?

A

Backpack model